Post Script. Although tipped to leave in the summer after a miserable season, he has stayed on and has taken his opportunity at last. With Figo leaving he is the ideal replacement, and his pre-season form has made him favourite for the right wing spot.

28.05. May well go out on loan to Portugal next season.

21.05. Injured and missed the last match of the season.

14.05.Played the last half hour in the Champions League against Valencia. Started the match against Real Sociedad with Rivaldo injured, but was substituted by Kluivert after an hour. Could well be on his way out of the club at the end of the season.

07.05. Came on for the last 15 minutes in the Champions League against Valencia for Zenden. With Figo still injured, started the match against Rayo Vallecano, but was criticised by local press for his poor performance.

30.04. Was one of the magnificent ten who stood on the touchline in the abandoned cup semi-final. Came on as substitute for the injured Figo after 19 minutes in the league match against Atlético Madrid on Saturday, and gave the cross for Gabri to score the third goal.

23.04. Stayed on the bench for the two games this week.

16.04. Stayed on the bench for the two games this week.

09.04. Came on for Rivaldo for the last half hour against Mallorca, playing on the right wing.

02.04. Didn't get on the field for the under 21 game. Missed Sunday's match with Valencia through suspension.

26.03. Played all 90 minutes in the Champions League against Sparta Prague. Didn't come on in the league match against Málaga.

19.03. Came on in place of Figo at half time in Champions League against Hertha Berlin. Didn't play against Deportivo.

12.03. Still not making appearances, but not fully fit.

05.03. On the bench again for the match with Numancia but didn't get on.

27.02. Has been injured recently and has not played.

20.02. Has not been included in the squad for the last two matches.

13.02. Criticised by his manager Loius Van Gaal for not making the most of his recent opportunities, and left behind for the midweek cup match. Was reported to be unhappy at Barcelona in a recent interview in Portugal and said he might leave if things don't improve.

06.02. Played in place of the suspended Figo in their defeat against Alavés. Was substituted by Dani.

30.01. Stayed on the bench for the game against Espanyol.

23.01. Back on the substitute's bench in the last couple of matches as Rivaldo returns to the side.

09.01. Has been first choice on the right wing in the last couple of matches with Rivaldo out of favour. Missed a penalty last week.

22.12. Played instead of Rivaldo against Rayo and scored the only goal for his team.

19.12 Came on again again as substitute.

12.12. Came on again as substitute.

21.11. Came on again as substitute against Valencia.

06.11. Came on after half an hour for the out of form Abelardo in Barcelona's ill fated game against Málaga. Called up for Portugal under 21 side games next week.

31.10. Played Champions League midweek and made two goals for Kluivert. Came on in second half against Deportivo, playing on right wing.

17.10. Came on as substitute for Ronald de Boer in the second half against Numancia.

2.10. Has substituted Figo during his 3 match suspension in the league.

18.9. Started for the first time against Alavés. Made the goal for Dani with his cross.

11.9. Was on bench for match against Espanyol but didn't play.

3.9. Played for Portugal under 21s.

30.8. Missed day 2 match as had to join Portugal under-21 squad.

26.8. Played most of pre-season, but surprisingly left out of squad for first match of season. Played second half in Gamper tournament.