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."