Danny Welbeck won't struggle for games this season, according
to Michael Carrick, despite Manchester United's wealth of attacking
options.
Robin van Persie's strong start for the Reds –
four goals in three games – has naturally elevated him to the top of the
pecking order and Sir Alex has since imported 18 year-old striker
Angelo Henriquez from Chile. Competition for places is part of life at
United, though, and Welbeck wouldn't have signed a new four-year deal if
he didn't believe he could improve upon last season's impressive form.
"We've
got five options up front, really, and Danny has played in different
positions," Carrick told reporters in Chisinau, where England faced
Moldova in a World Cup 2014 qualifying match on Friday night.
"He's
also played out wide and done fine. But I think he'll play more than
his fair share of games up front and score enough goals. Watching the
likes of Robin and Wayne [Rooney] will improve him as the years go by."
Van Persie's electric start to his United career hasn't escaped
Carrick, who admits he's loving playing alongside the Dutchman this
season.
"To get off the mark like he did at home with pretty much
his first touch of the ball was special. Then his hat-trick was much
needed because we were in a tough position. It’s a better start than he
could have hoped for and he will be looking to carry it on.
"When
the ball came to him for his first goal at Southampton I was so
confident it was going to be a goal. To have someone like that in your
team is satisfying because you know if you supply him with the right
ammunition he will put it away.
"Hopefully Robin has a few more hat-tricks and goals in him for this season."
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