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.Sir Alex Ferguson raised eyebrows in July when he signed the France Under 21 forward from Bordeaux for £3million.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. All systems go: Gabriel Obertan gets some game time for the reserves against Oldham in preparation for his full bowObertan'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.'He will play against Barnsley,' said the Scot. 'It is a good start for him.'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. New boys: United's summer recruits (from left) Gabriel Obertan, Michael Owen and Antonio Valencia 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

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