Carlos Tevez cannot wait to launch his Manchester United strike
partnership with Wayne Rooney as the Englishman nears his return
from injury.
Sir Alex Ferguson has been frustrated in his quest to pair the
big-money duo for United, first by the protracted nature of Tevez's
move to Old Trafford, then because of the fractured foot Rooney
sustained in the opening day draw with Reading.
Despite reports claiming Rooney could be on the bench on Saturday
against Everton at Goodison Park, the following week's home
encounter with title rivals Chelsea seems a more likely
alternative.
Even Tevez's readiness to make the trip to Merseyside this weekend
is in doubt after a gruelling round-the-world trek which saw him
play a starring role in Argentina's win over Australia in
Melbourne.
But the 23-year-old is confident when he does eventually get the
opportunity to appear with Rooney, their partnership will be a
fruitful enough to silence the doubters who claim they are too
similar to be an effective combination.
"I don't think it is a question of us being too similar," he told
Inside United.
"When you go out on to the pitch, one player might be slightly
further forward than the other or visa-versa, but you can work that
out together.
"It will be a great experience to play alongside Wayne Rooney - it
is something I am very excited about."