Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has admitted that he is no longer a key player for the club.

The 38-year-old has played in every Premier League season for Sir Alex Ferguson's side, but he has been used sparingly in the early stages of this campaign.

However, the Welshman has insisted that he will be ready to feature for the club in the latter stages of the season.

"It's not a new thing for me, not getting in the team every week. It's been happening a bit over a few years. I have got used to it," he told The Times of India.

"I don't worry too much because I know that, come the business end of the season, I'll be ready, I'll be fit and the manager will use me."

Giggs has made 917 appearances for United.