Carlos Tevez is relishing the battle for places at
Manchester United, but feels he is competing with potentially the
best player in the world in Wayne Rooney.
The signing of Dimitar Berbatov on the final day of the summer
transfer window led to Argentina international Tevez slipping down
the Old Trafford pecking order.
Sir Alex Ferguson has given Berbatov an extended run in the side
and with Rooney in scintillating form, Tevez’s opportunities have
been limited.
Rather than mope in the shadows, Tevez is knuckling down and
says he will make it hard for his manager to leave him on the
sidelines.
"I think it's great that there is competition," Tevez told MUTV.
"It is up to me to be fit and ready for the manager to make the
decision. I am very calm and relaxed.
"The only important thing is that I am ready when the team needs
me. In my own head I have got that personal target to do better
than last season."
Commenting on his rivals for a start at Old Trafford, Tevez
added: "I think Berbatov is a great player. Technically he is very
good and also tactically aware. He provides the height we need and
is good in the air. He plays down the middle and lot of his play
takes place in the centre.
"I think Rooney has all the attributes to be the best player in
the world. I have always thought he is a fantastic player but now
he is scoring goals everyone is saying that. But I have always
thought he is a top player."