Dean Henderson will get chances to impress at Manchester United "when the times is right" according to former club goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
The young shot stopper was again on the bench as he saw his former side defeat his current one 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Henderson impressed massively during loan spells at Sheffield United, but has since returned to Manchester and played second fiddle to David de Gea.
The Spanish goalkeeper has seen errors creep into his game over the past two years.
He was again singled out for his part in Sheffield United's opener on Wednesday night despite calls for a foul to be given.
Henderson remains the second choice but Kuszczak is confident that his manager does trust him and he will get opportunities.
He told Stadium Astro : “He is a very young goalkeeper but it is no accident that he is there. He will get chances. Ole trusts him.
“He needs to find a way to the first team. He needs experience. He had a good time at Sheffield United and played very well.
"But Manchester United is a different team – you play internationally and have a lot of pressure.
“Being a goalkeeper is a difficult position. In the past you had very big names. Dean is the future of the football club.
"He will get chances. When the time is right, the manager will give him that chance.”
Henderson has only played three league games for United with the majority of his starts coming in cup competitions.
De Gea's current £350,000-a-week deal runs until 2023 meaning Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to perform a difficult balancing act in keeping the pair happy.
Henderson's performances last term caught Gareth Southgate's eye and he made his England debut back in November.
