Manchester United striker Kiko Macheda holds no grudge against Danny Welbeck.

Welbeck has bypassed Macheda in the striker's pecking order at United.

Macheda said: "My situation at United? We have many strikers and it is complicated, but I understand the situation.

"Welbeck has exploded, I was injured for a month and I only came back for 10 minutes on Saturday (against Newcastle).

"Welbeck is a great player and a very good person. I have played alongside him since I was 16 and we were in the youth teams together.

"I am tipping him to be a big star in the future. I also believe I am capable of matching him because, despite some criticism, I am still only 20 years old."