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Steven Railston

Erik ten Hag gives four reasons why Facundo Pellistri will have Manchester United role this season

Erik ten Hag has praised Facundo Pellistri for his substitute performance in Manchester United's 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Pellistri, 21, was finally handed his United debut against Charlton in the League Cup quarter-final earlier this month, despite having been at Old Trafford for over two years after signing for the club from Penarol in October 2020 for £9million.

The winger's debut was lauded by Ten Hag after that game and the Dutchman provided him with another chance in the League Cup against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night when substituting him on for Antony in the 70th minute.

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