22/07/2012 10:00, Report by Gemma Thompson in Cape Town
Kiko Macheda says he has high hopes that team-mate and
fellow countryman Davide Petrucci can make an impression on
the United first team.
The 20-year-old Italian midfielder came on for the final 20
minutes of Wednesday's opening tour victory against
AmaZulu FC for his first appearance in the senior side
on the back of a trophy-laden campaign with the Reserves
whom he captained last term.
Macheda, who netted the winner in the game in Durban, is
delighted to have his good pal on tour and is predicting a
bright future for Petrucci at Old Trafford.
"I'm really pleased for Davide," Kiko told
ManUtd.com. "He's had a tough time at United with
injuries but he did great for the Reserves last season. He
deserves to be on tour and was unlucky not to score the
other night.
"I've just told him to stay calm and not to put
too much pressure on himself, but to enjoy the tour and do
his best and just play his game. He is a great player and
it's great to see him playing for the first team. I
hope he'll do very well in the future."
Doing well for the Reds in the coming season is
exactly what Macheda has in mind too.
"It's great to get opportunities on tour and show
the manager what you can do. I just hope I can get the
opportunities during the season now," he added.
"My aim is to do well on tour and hopefully become a
regular in the squad next season. I think I'm ready and
I can't wait to start the season."
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