Manchester United legend predicts big things for starlet Andreas Pereira

Andreas Pereira scored on his full-debut against Ipswich

ANDY COLE predicts Andreas Pereira will have a bright future at Manchester United.

 

The Brazil U20 international was handed his first start for the Red Devils last night in the Capital One Cup against Ipswich.

And the 19-year-old grabbed the opportunity with both hands, netting an impressive free-kick to double United's lead.

 

And former striker Cole believes the youngster has a lot to offer the Red Devils in the future and was pleased for the teenager.

He tweeted: "Pleased to see @andrinhopereira get his chance last night, bright future ahead!"

Pleased to see @andrinhopereira get his chance last night... bright future ahead!

— Andrew Cole (@vancole9) September 24, 2015

Louis van Gaal was similarly full of praise for the young talent, and admitted he was not surprised by his free-kick finish.

He said:"Pereira had a big participation on the game because he shoots the free kick into the net in a fantastic way.

Andy Cole believes Andreas Pereira will have a big future at Manchester United

"We know he can do that because we have seen it in training so that is the reason he took the free kick but like all the other players there is a lot of space for improvement."

However, not all the praise can go to Peraira it seems, after the midfielder revealed team-mate Juan Mata plays a big part in his set-piece development.

He said: "I asked Juan for the ball and he gave it to me - We’ve been practising together and he trusted me.

"It’s very special for me to score my first goal, a free-kick at the Stretford End as well.

"It’s just like a dream come true. I’m very happy for my family, for impressing my manager and doing well for my club."