Source: Telegraph
Zoran Tosic determined to prove his worth to Manchester United
The 22-year-old winger, who arrived at United from Partizan Belgrade in a combined £17m deal with Adem Ljajic last January, has yet to start a senior game for Sir Alex Ferguson's team after almost a year at the club. [LNB]A regular for the Serbia national team, Tosic has been restricted to just five substitute appearances - his most recent in the Carling Cup quarter-final win against Spurs last week - and his lack of action has prompted speculation over a January loan move. [LNB]Manchester United's decision last week to abandon a £10m option to buy Ljajic has also increased doubts over Tosic's prospects at Old Trafford. [LNB]But having impressed in the reserves this season, Tosic admits he is now eyeing the cup ties against bitter rivals Leeds and City as his chance to impress Ferguson. [LNB]Tosic said: 'Sir Alex has a big squad to choose from and there is a lot of quality in the first-team and the reserves, so I know it's not easy for me. [LNB]'But I have to look at the Carling Cup and the FA Cup as perhaps my chance to show what I can do and prove myself to the manager. [LNB]'I'm still trying to get used to English football and adapt to the style of the game here. [LNB]'It's still new for me. The game here in England is very quick, but I am enjoying playing for United and have enjoyed being part of the reserves. [LNB]'All of the young lads at United are trying to improve and show what they can do to get into the first-team, so it's a good environment to be involved in.' [LNB]Tosic's prospects have not been helped by his omission from United's pre-Christmas Champions League squad. [LNB]But he believes that his performances for Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer's reserve team highlight his improvement and development in recent months. [LNB]He said: 'If I can keep playing well and scoring for the reserves, then hopefully that will help me break into the first-team. [LNB]'I've scored four goals in the last four games for the reserves, so I feel confident and very pleased with the way that I am playing.' [LNB]
