Spanish defender Gerard Pique hopes to capitalise on his recent
United performances by commanding more regular action in the
first-team.
The 20-year-old former Barcelona youngster has played in two of
United's last four matches.
Pique was the outstanding Reds player in a disappointing 2-0 defeat
to Coventry City, before another fine solid display in the 4-0 win
over Wigan, in which he showed he can perform at right-back as well
as centre-half.
"I am very pleased [with the way things are going]," he told MUTV's
Live from Old Trafford programme. "Since coming back from my loan
spell, I just want to stay here and find a place in the
team."
Pique was highly impressive on loan with la Liga outfit Real
Zaragoza last season, which prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to keep hold
of the young defender this year as cover for Rio Ferdinand and
Nemanja Vidic.
"At the moment I am not playing a lot, but I feel confident that I
can work hard and find my place in the side," he added. "The team
is working well at the moment, so it's difficult to command a place
every week. But I know I will get the chances and when I do I will
give my best for Manchester United."