Sir Alex Ferguson has defended new signing Bebe following reports that the Portuguese striker had made a poor impression since his arrival at Manchester United.
Bebe was not selected for a reserve game against Manchester City on Tuesday night, sparking reports that the 20 year-old did not have what it takes to make it at Old Trafford.
The signing of Bebe was seen as a major gamble on Ferguson’s part after the United manager admitted that Bebe was the first player he had signed without seeing him in action live or on video.
Ferguson, however, blasted some of the vicious media attacks on the player and insisted that Bebe has made a favourable impression, but is not yet up to the fitness levels required at such a big club.
“Bebe is on a programme doing endurance work because his fitness levels are not near the ones we are at,” said Ferguson.
“Other than that he has done well. I know he has had a couple of vicious attacks on him for why he wasn’t playing in the reserve game but he was never going to be playing on Tuesday.
“The boy did not deserve that.
“He is a young man trying to make his way in football. They didn’t need to do that. It was a really bitter attack. Ability-wise he is excellent. He is a terrific finisher.
“We have been very impressed with that. It is just the fitness levels he needs to get to.
