"Our team has acquired many good players in the transfer market. Nani plays in the same position as I play but I don't expect to lose out should we have to compete.
"I know what [the new players] are going through, as I went through the same process two years ago. I will do my best to compete with them and strengthen my role with the team.
"I will play in fewer games because of the injury but I will make sure that my contributions will have improved quality."