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Manchester United ahead Anthony Elanga has described his decreased position within the crew since Erik ten Hag’s arrival as “irritating”.
Elanga was an everyday presence within the beginning XI below former interim boss Ralf Rangnick however Ten Hag has used him sparingly.
The Swede has needed to be content material with a spot on the bench on most events with most of his appearances coming as an impression substitute or to see out the sport.
Final season was Elanga’s breakout marketing campaign at United. Throughout a disastrous interval for the 20-time English champions, the academy graduate performed 27 video games, with 16 of those coming as a starter.
The Sweden worldwide had managed to attain three targets throughout this time which had led to excessive hopes from followers and the membership.
This season, the 20-year-old has made 24 appearances in complete however solely a meagre seven have been begins. He’s but to attain and has two assists.
Elanga is presently out on worldwide obligation with Sweden. He was on the bench on Friday as Janne Andersson’s males have been pummeled by Belgium on the Pals Area.
Elanga spoke to reporters the place he mirrored on his scenario at Previous Trafford. He admitted that amidst his struggles for recreation time, talks have been held between himself, Ten Hag and even membership officers over a decision to the matter.
“It’s irritating. You wish to play. It is crucial. However for those who don’t play, it’s less than me however as much as the coach.
“There was discuss it [leaving United in January], however proper now I’m specializing in United. We nonetheless have an enormous season forward of us and wish to complete it in addition to doable.”
Elanga was questioned about whether or not Barcelona have been the favourites to quickly land his signature through the winter window.
“That was in January, now I can’t concentrate on it. The most effective I can do is concentrate on the remainder of the season, then I get to speak to the membership.
“I really like the membership, but it surely’s necessary for me to play. I’m nonetheless younger. Now we have spoken to the membership they usually know what’s required and I do know what’s required.”
On whether or not his lack of enjoying crew is unsustainable, the ahead identified, “I’ve spoken to Erik and it’s personal between the 2 of us. I do know what he desires me to do and I can simply maintain coaching onerous. When the chance comes, I simply need to be able to take it.”
Elanga additional remarked that not solely does he converse with the membership about his private points, but in addition about what’s going on round him and the crew on the whole.
He stated that he receives loads of assist and recommendation from Previous Trafford officers.
Elanga is simply the newest United man to forged doubts over his long-term future on the Theatre of Goals after his nationwide and membership teammate Victor Lindelof just lately did the identical.
This summer time was anticipated to largely be centered round incomings and new recruits but it surely’s shaping as much as be important with regard to outgoings as nicely.
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