Source: Daily_Mail
Obertan finally makes his United bow... in the Manchester Senior Cup
Manchester United new boy Gabriel Obertan finally got to make his long-awaited first appearance in Red Devils colours on Monday night. [LNB]Along with Brazilian full-back Rafael da Silva, Obertan completed the first 45 minutes of a 3-0 win over Oldham in the Manchester Senior Cup. [LNB]Return: Gabriel Obertan[LNB]It marks the end of a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford forthe former France Under-21 star, who was snapped up from Bordeaux inthe summer by Sir Alex Ferguson.[LNB]An outstanding prospect as a teenager, Obertan's career has stalledafter a succession of injuries in recent times and almost as soon asObertan had completed his £3million move to the Old Trafford club,Ferguson revealed he would be sidelined for a matter of months afterdeveloping spinal problems. [LNB]However, Bordeaux coach and former United defender Laurent Blancstill feels Obertan can enjoy a successful career and Sir Alex Fergusonno doubt received news this evening with a measure of hope as hecontinues his short break in New York.[LNB] Both Obertan and Rafael, who was forced to have shoulder surgery inthe summer, will realistically be looking towards the Carling Cup tripto Barnsley on October 27 to make their first senior appearances of theseason. [LNB]Ferguson will also be kept informed of Wayne Rooney's fitness afterthe England striker picked up a calf injury during his own superbperformance in the Ukraine on Saturday. [LNB] Enlarge Comeback: Rafael da Silva, left, played the opening half against Oldham[LNB][LNB]In the manager's absence, Rooney will be monitored by United'smedical staff, with Ferguson expected to receive a more detailed updateon the forward's fitness when he gets back to Manchester on Thursday. [LNB]That is 24 hours before he must contact the FA to offer hisobservations for the widely-publicised attack on referee Alan Wiley,which triggered Saturday's surprise apology.[LNB] Obertan finally set for Man United debut after £3m Old Trafford summer switchLong-standing back injury rules United new boy Obertan out for six weeksFerguson hails French ace Obertan as United seal third summer signingMANCHESTER UNITED FC
