Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been urged to give first-team opportunities to winger Facundo Pellistri by his Uruguay international teammate Ronald Araujo.
Pellistri has been on United’s books for two years after joining from Penarol but has yet to make a first-team appearance for the club under a succession of managers. He spent the past 18 months on loan at Spanish club Alaves, where he made 35 appearances without finding the net.
The 20-year-old was unable to help prevent the side’s relegation from La Liga but he has impressed in his breakthrough year at international level for Uruguay. He has been capped six times and is expected to make their World Cup squad.
