Source: Manchester_EveningNews
Obertan is hungry for more
GABRIEL Obertan is hoping for a Carling Cup hair of the dog to cure a European hangover. The 20-year-old French winger emerged from United's Champions League disappointment with more satisfaction than most. Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his next generation wasn't rewarded against Besiktas as the young Reds flopped 1-0. But once again £3m Obertan's raw contribution stood out. His chance could come again next Tuesday night with the League Cup quarter-final tie against Tottenham at Old Trafford. Fergie kept faith with his kids all the way to Wembley and success in the final against Spurs last season. He is likely to be forced to stiffen the youthful ranks against Harry Redknapp's free-scoring side but Obertan looks set to get a reprieve. "The Carling Cup is a good opportunity for players who haven't played much and I hope I can take it if I play next week against Tottenham," said Gabriel. "It was a disappointing night against Besiktas. I really wanted to put in a good performance. I wanted to score and to lay on an assist and be efficient. "I think I will have another chance and I will take it. I just want to be in the squad every game. Even a few minutes on the pitch is a bonus. "I want to do more. I have not scored yet. I have not made an assist. I have put in some good performances but they've only been short appearances when I came on as a substitute. I want to do more than that. I think I could do more. That's what I am wishing for. I want to score and lay on goals. That is my target." Obertan was an unknown arrival from Bordeaux during the summer and spent four months after joining the Reds overcoming a back injury. Now he's closing in on full fitness. "I don't think I am fully match fit yet. I worked hard for four months and did weights and running. I think I will be 100 per cent very soon," he said. "I just need some more match rhythm. The more I play the more that will come. I just want some minutes to play." Inevitably, being a right winger with a few tricks in his locker Obertan has drawn comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo. But the French youngster dismisses that extra pressure. "I am not Ronaldo's successor. I just try to be Gabriel Obertan," he added. "There is no comparison for now. I have only been here for six months and I cannot do what he did in that time."
