Source: Daily_Mail
Obertan steps into Ronaldo's boots as United unleash him on Barnsley
Gabriel Obertan is set for his first start since making a shock summer move to Manchester United.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson raised eyebrows in July when he signed the France Under 21 forward from Bordeaux for £3million.[LNB]And the 20-year-old will be given his first chance to shine when United take on Barnsley in the Carling Cup at Oakwell on Tuesday night.[LNB] All systems go: Gabriel Obertan gets some game time for the reserves against Oldham in preparation for his full bow[LNB]Obertan's progress has been stunted by a nagging back injury, but Ferguson has revealed he is now ready to go after turning out in three reserve matches.[LNB]'He will play against Barnsley,' said the Scot. 'It is a good start for him.'[LNB]The promising Parisian is likely to start out wide and is the latest to be tried in the search for someone to fill Cristiano Ronaldo's boots.[LNB] New boys: United's summer recruits (from left) Gabriel Obertan, Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia[LNB] I saved Fergie's job but he didn't say thank you, says Barnsley boss Robins Obertan finally makes his United bow... in the Manchester Senior CupFabio Capello: My torment over not picking Manchester United super-sub Michael Owen for EnglandEXCLUSIVE: Words you thought you'd never hear Sir Alex Ferguson say...I AM GUILTY!Ferguson hails French ace Obertan as United seal third summer signingMANCHESTER UNITED FC
