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Nani: On loan Sporting Lisbon winger admits he may not return to Manchester United

The 27-year-old featured against Chelsea in the Champions League last night

Wednesday 01 October 2014 14:41 BST

Nani has revealed for the first time that he may not return to Manchester United next season, when his loan spell at Sporting Lisbon ends.

The Portuguese winger left United in August to rejuvenate his career after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, and has scored two goals in nine since returning to his former club.

The 27-year-old, who joined United for £17m from Sporting in 2007, featured in Sporting's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League last night.

"I don’t know [if I will go back]," he said after the match.

"At the moment I just want to enjoy the football, I want to play, I want to be at my best and then let's see what happens in the future.

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Thibault Courtois

Didn’t have much to do but exuded calm and authority throughout. 5

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Branislav Ivanovic

Typically rugged performance from the full back, full of well-timed tackles and interceptions. 6

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John Terry

Controlled the defence, and never looked like getting turned. 6

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Gary Cahill

Cahill Did well against Slimani and composed throughout. 6

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Filipe Luis

Had no major problems against the Sporting forwards but might have done better with late chance that he dragged wide. 6

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Cesc Fabregas

Controlled possession immaculately with his short and long-range passing. Set up Matic’s goal with accurate free-kick to clock up his seventh assist of the season. 7

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Nemanja Matic

The game’s stand out performer – such an imposing presence with his strong tackling and powerful dribbling. His first-half goal was a just reward for another impressive display. 8

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Andre Schurrle

Missed hatful of chances and taken off after an hour as frustration threatened to boil over. 5

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Eden Hazard

Not as incisive as usual, but still looked a threat in the first half. Faded in the second, and substituted in the dying stages. 6

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Oscar

Will be disappointed not to have taken second-half opportunity, but tracked back impressively when required. Taken off after 70 minutes. 6

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Diego Costa

Always looked dangerous when he got on the ball or made runs in behind. Should have scored one-one-one in the opening minutes. 5

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"But at the moment I am a Manchester United player, so I'm just here to get back to my best."

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