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Erik Ten Hag Denies Another Loan Move For South American Youngster, Wants Him to Stay at United

Facundo Pellistri, Manchester United

Manchester United have been clear about their intention to keep Facundo Pellistri. Despite interest from multiple clubs for loan, the Red Devils decided on not letting the Uruguayan winger leave in the winter transfer window.

Facundo Pellistri has been involved in every pre-season tour that Manchester United have played since his arrival. He has impressed on each tour, and he has only shown positive signs whenever he has stepped onto the pitch this season.

However, the 21-year-old forward has played only 47 minutes in all competitions this season and has one assist to his name. Although the youngster has been involved very little for United, boss Erik ten Hag was of the view that he might need the young forward at some point later in the campaign.

Facundo Pellistri, Manchester United
Image obtained via Sky Sports

According to London World, Pellistri was subject of interest for multiple clubs in the winter transfer window. Watford, Valencia, Bologna and Flamengo were all inclined to signing the Uruguayan attacker on loan in January, but United rejected all offers to keep the player at Old Trafford.

The Dutch manager decided against letting Pellistri leave, citing that he will need Facundo’s services owing to the fixture congestion that the Red Devils are facing. The situation was same during the last summer window when the Manchester club received offers for the youngster.

Ten Hag was clear in his press conference before the FA Cup tie against Reading. He does see a way of utilising Pellistri’s skills and highlighted that by explaining how he used him in the game against Nottingham Forrest a couple of weeks ago. Moreover, the manager believes that the forward competing for a place in the United starting XI might give him a chance to develop more quickly.

Ten Hag mentioned that being a right-footed right winger, he provides a different type of attacking outlet from the left-footed Antony. The Dutchman said in the press conference after the game against Forest what he likes about Pellistri’s gameplay:

“He is also a footballer who can play really well between the lines because he is confident on the ball. He is a little different. Antony plays on the right wing, but he is left-handed, while Facundo is right-handed. He created a good opportunity near the end [of the game against Nottingham Forest] when he crossed Wout Weghorst.”

Jadon Sancho was not available for Manchester United since October. The Uruguayan provided a good option on the right-hand side and played a crucial role in United’s win over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup. It was his senior debut for the club.

Why Erik Ten Hag Was Adamant To Keep Facundo Pellistri?

One of the primary reasons to not let the 21-year-old leave in the January transfer window is to provide depth to the squad. The Dutch manager mentioned that depth is needed when a team plays 10 games in 30 days.

A similar treatment from United is seen towards the young Swedish forward Anthony Elanga. Ten Hag used Elanga as the number 9, when Anthony Martial was injured and  were without the services of Wout Weghorst.

Facundo Pellistri playing for Manchester United, Manchester United, Facundo Pellistri
Image Obtained Via The Mirror

United fans were waiting for Sancho’s return and that took place recently. The return of the 22-year-old winger could suggest that there may be some unfavourable development regarding Pellistri’s involvement in the senior squad. It is possible that Pellistri could eventually see a loan move for the next season.

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However, the Uruguayan forward’s intelligence on the ball seems too good to let him part ways with the club. Facundo Pellistri may be a backup player now but he will be a key player for Manchester United in the future.

The youngster could go on to be very influential for Erik ten Hag’s side if provided more minutes. Pellistri’s technical ability and confidence on the ball make every Red Devils fan assured that he can be a star for the club.

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