Michael Owen names which player ‘felt’ in Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow at Manchester United

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Michael Owen has hailed the ability of Nani, suggesting the winger’s abilities were somewhat underappreciated at Manchester United due to the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Owen arrived at Old Trafford during the summer that Ronaldo left for Real Madrid, so did not play with the superstar. Meanwhile, Nani remained at the Reds until 2015, spending the last season on loan at Sporting Lisbon.

Nani was a revered player at United but was seen by many as the support act to countryman Ronaldo. He ended up chalking 41 goals and 71 assists in 230 matches over eight years for United and Owen was one teammate who was mightily impressed with the Portugal star. READ MORE: Varane feels he is being pushed out by United READ MORE: Donny van de Beek joins Eintracht Frankfurt “There's loads of players that were absolutely so talented and then probably didn't ever (reach their potential),” Owen told the Daily Star. "And there were lots of players you think might be a bit of a journeyman, and all of a sudden they reach the absolute top because they're just like mentally monsters. “And you know of players that were exceptionally talented and probably could have done even more.

Someone like Nani at Manchester United, you talk to players and he came hot on the heels of Cristiano Ronaldo – possibly felt a little bit in his shadow.