Odion Ighalo says he is ready to take his chance in the Manchester United starting XI against Newcastle on Saturday.
The Nigeria international signed a loan extension in the summer keeping him at Old Trafford until January but has managed just nine minutes of Premier League action this season.
The arrival of Edinson Cavani pushes him further down the pecking order – but Ighalo may have a chance to shine before the Uruguayan makes his debut.
Cavani will not be available for the trip to Tyneside this weekend while he completes a period of self-isolation in accordance with Covid-19 quarantine rules.
Anthony Martial, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s regular first-choice striker, is set to serve a three-match ban following his red card against Tottenham before the international break.
With the manager short of options, Ighalo is ready to step in.
“I’m always ready. Whenever the gaffer calls me, my idea is just to give my best in training, work hard and wait for my opportunity – to take it,” he told the club’s official website.
“Hopefully, I’ll just keep my head down, keep working hard every day. Come to the training ground every day and give it my best. Whenever the gaffer needs me, I will come and give my best.”
