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Henning Berg: Fellaini's 'presence' could make him as big as Eric Cantona at Man Utd
MAROUANE FELLAINI could have a similar impact to Eric Cantona at Manchester United according to former Red Devil Henning Berg.
Berg has backed Fellaini to raise his game on a regular basis and says his sheer presence will make a big difference in the United midfield.
Fellaini made a £27.5m move from Everton to Old Trafford on deadline day, but some doubts remain about whether the Belgian international is what United need to compete under David Moyes, having missed out on a number of other transfer targets this summer.
But Berg is not among the doubters, telling MUTV: He's got great potential and if he's consistent with his best level, he will be a fantastic signing.
"He can play so many different positions, he's a good footballer but there's something about him.
"He can get players around him, he can control and dominate games and I think United have too few players who can do that - that's why I think he will be a great signing.
"He's very difficult to handle in the box, but he's got that presence and that mentality that makes sure he stands out and does that little bit extra.
"I think with his passion and his mentality, he can make a big difference to United.
"He's not the kind of player to thread passes through but he has a sheer presence to hold the ball up, ability to win balls in the box and match-winning mentality - he raises his game for the big matches.
"Every game for United is a big one, so I think he will rise to that and enjoy it.
"When Cantona came, he had that mentality every game. I'm not saying he's going to be the same, but he can be."