However his second half display on Saturday reopened the jury as to whether the former Bringham and Celta Vigo midfielder can be a success with the Latics.
"I've told the manager (Steve Bruce) many times that I'm comfortable on the left as well as the right. I got a few more minutes against City than in the last few weeks so I had more time and space to show myself.
"I came in against United for the last 10 minutes on the left and I think I've shown now I can play that role,"
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