Djordjic's Lowdown On Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof is most at home in central defence but Swedish compatriot Bojan Djordjic feels Manchester United's new signing can also provide cover at right-back.

Djordjic, the winner of the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year in 1999, was born in Belgrade but represented Sweden at Under-21 and Under-18 level, and he spoke on MUTV's The Paddy Crerand Show about Jose Mourinho's latest recruit.

"He's a very good prospect and I'm not just protecting him because he's Swedish and I have a Swedish passport," said Djordjic. "It's because I've followed his career from when he left a third-tier side in Sweden, Vasteras, to go to Benfica B.

"Swedish people and scouts lost him under the radar but he's really proved himself worthy of this move. He's been terrific at Benfica since he made his debut against Zenit St Petersburg at home in the 2016 Champions League.

"He can also cover as a right-back and played at right-back when Sweden won gold at the Under-21 European Championship in the Czech Republic two years ago. But, at centre-back, you're getting someone who is confident, has good feet and is not afraid of bringing the ball out.

"He is not afraid. He is not going to be fazed as he's played on a big stage at Benfica's stadium, which holds a lot of spectators as well. He's been there and done that."

Djordjic believes Lindelof will have learned the ropes by playing alongside South American stopper Luisao at the Estadio da Luz. The veteran, capped 46 times by Brazil, partnered the Swede more than any of his central defensive colleagues during their time together in Lisbon.

"You have to cut everybody some slack," Djordjic replied, when asked about allowing the defender time to settle. "But he's coming from Benfica, not some mid-table club in Holland or Belgium. He has been on the big scene, won league titles and played Champions League football.

"So he is up to pace playing against the best. Benfica have been a great club for a long, long time. I hope he is another of their players who does well. Victor played with Luisao, the Brazilian centre-back, and learned a lot from him. He had many games and many victories with him and, if he just keeps developing, he will get his chance to shine."