Obertan: I like doing tricks
Gabriel Obertan might shy away from comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo but he is pretty keen on CR7's stepover routine.
With Ronaldo now at Real Madrid, Manchester United supporters are looking for a new hero to cheer.
After a delayed start to his Old Trafford career following a cut-price £3million summer move from Bordeaux, Obertan is now showing the Red Devils faithful the skills that made him one of Europe's most sought-after young players before his career was halted by injury.
The 20-year-old went on a few mazy runs last night after making his first Premier League start against Wolves.
And don't be surprised if the stepover routine Ronaldo carried out so mesmerically returns to the United menu in the months ahead.
"I learned to play football in the street with my friends," Obertan told United Review.
"And when you play street football, the things you want to do are all the tricks, like nutmegs. My favourite is probably the stepover.
"I like doing tricks - but only if they are effective.
"There is no point doing it if there is nothing at the end of it."
Obertan has now made nine appearances. Given his ability to get round defenders and force his way into the box, the chances are he will make a lot more before the season is over.
The France Under-21 star is yet to score, having infamously failed to convert a simple tap-in on his debut against Blackburn at the end of October.
"I hope I will score soon," he said.
"It is possible. I had those chances against Blackburn.
"I do have to work more on my finishing but I am confident it will come."
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