Man United star Matic asks Serbian government to help name Red Devils legend Vidic FA boss

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has called for former international teammate and Red Devils legend Nemanja Vidic to be named as new chief of Serbian Football Association. Vidic enjoyed a stellar career in England, winning five Premier League titles and 2008 Champions League title. Serbian FA are currently in crisis after national team failed to qualify for upcoming EURO 2020 finals. 

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Man United star Matic wants Serbian government to help Red Devils legend Vidic take over Serbian FA

In an open letter circulated through Serbian media, Manchester United star Nemanja Matic has called for Serbian government to help Nemanja Vidic take control of country's football association. former Chelsea man criticised Serbian FA as y failed to reach Euro 2020 finals after a penalty shootout defeat by Scotland earlier this month. 32-year-old said that Vidic at helm of Serbian Football Association (FSS) is route to saving country’s football.

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Man United star clarified that he does t want anyone to lose ir jobs but wants former Serbian international to take charge. Matic said that he is completely convinced that appointing Vidic will only bring good to Serbian football and Manchester United legend will do everything for benefit for Serbian football. 32-year-old said that former Inter Milan man needs support from government because football is important to people fo country. Matic wrote that president Aleksandar Vucic love for sports is secret and hence invited him to help persuade Vidic to take on massive job of getting country's football back on its feet. 

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Serbia have never qualified for  European Championship finals as an independent nation, with local media and pundits describing home defeat by Scotland as final straw after a disappointing group-st exit in 2018 World Cup. Coach Ljubisa Tumbakovic is likely to be sacked in near future according to local media reports, with Reading boss Veljko Pauvic among FA's preferred choices.

Nemanja Matic retired from international duty back in August as he decided to focus on his club career with Man United, having represented Balkan nation 48 times. Vidic, on or hand, featured 56 times for Serbia, with his last game coming in 2011. He retired from football after a stint with Inter Milan in 2016. 

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(Im Courtesy: Nemanja Matic Instagram, fifa.com)