Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Lazio star Juan Sebastian Veron says he was always supported at United by Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Argentine midfielder suffered in the Premier League after moving to United in 2001 with big expectations.
While he performed in European games, Veron struggled with the pace of the Premier League, and the harshness of the English winter schedule.
But Veron said Ferguson has always had his back, despite his inconsistent play.
He told FourFourTwo: "He (Ferguson) was so demanding with everybody. If you couldn't keep up, it was clear you would have to look elsewhere.
"He was always forthright with me, but he had my back from day one, which was very much appreciated.
"At some points, I wasn't able to give him everything he expected from me consistently.
"He got it in a few matches but not in others, and if you want to be a great player, your game has to be stable.
"I couldn't deliver it at Old Trafford."
