Anderson could have been the world's best player if he didn't love McDonald's so much, says former Man Utd team-mate Rafael

The Brazilian believes that his fellow countryman's struggles to stick to a healthy diet prevented him from fulfilling his potential

Anderson could have been the world's best player if he didn't eat so much and love McDonald's, according to his former Manchester United team-mate Rafael.

United paid £28 million ($39m) to sign Anderson from Porto in the summer of 2007, and he went on to form part of one of the most successful squads in the club's history.

The Brazilian picked up nine trophies during his time at Old Trafford, but was never able to hold down a regular spot in the starting XI, with Rafael now revealing that he struggled to stick to a healthy diet amid persistent struggles with injury.