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Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Daniel Nardiello will return to Manchester United an improved player after his loan stint at Swansea City.
Nardiello linked up with the Third Division outfit last week on a month's loan, with Red Devils colleague Alan Tate joining him at Vetch Field.
Young striker Nardiello has struggled to establish himself in the first team squad at Old Trafford but has been a prolific scorer in the reserves.
The 21-year-old is following the well-trodden path of several United players, who have enjoyed loan stints away from the club to boost their experience.
United boss Ferguson believes it is imperative that former Wolves youth Nardiello samples competitive action, rather than continually playing for the Premiership champions' reserves.
"Daniel would have been in the squad for Leeds (in the Carling Cup) but it is important for his development that he gets more competitive football," outlined Ferguson.
"He has gone to Swansea, who are towards the top of their division, so it's the kind of challenge he really needs.
"We are trying to do this all the time, give young players the vital experience that Daniel is getting now.
"We have David Fox and Colin Heath out at Antwerp and Ben Williams has just come back from a month at Altrincham.
"Of course, Luke Chadwick and Michael Stewart are away at the moment, too. It puts them in an environment where they can learn because the Nationwide is a good league.
"It is much better for players of their age to play there than in our reserve team."
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