AN unknown teenager who should have been in Italy rescued Manchester United yesterday.
Sub Federico Macheda, 17, struck an injury-time wonder goal on his debut as United came from behind to sink Villa — and storm back to the top of the Premier League.
Boss Alex Ferguson said: “We’re top of the league and that’s where we want to be. We have had a blip recently but we’ve recovered.”
Macheda, nicknamed Kiko by his United team-mates, scored a hat-trick for the reserves at Newcastle last week after arriving from Lazio 18 months ago.
He roared: “This is the day of my dreams. I was going to Italy to play in an international team but the gaffer said I should stay and be on the bench.
“My dad and my family were watching and they deserved this goal.”
Fergie added: “I just said ‘well done’ to him. He will have to keep his feet on the ground.
“He will get a lot of publicity over the next few days and he will have to learn how to handle it.”
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