Victor Lindelof has warned Anthony Elanga he needs to stay humble and keep working hard if he is to continue his upward trajectory as a Manchester United player.
Elanga, 19, has been one of the few positives for United this season and has been rewarded with his first call-up to the Sweden national side for their massive World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic this week. The teenager could well be the wildcard for Sweden as they look to secure qualification for the major tournament, and national team captain Lindelof is well aware of the talent he possesses.
Lindelof believes Elanga will have a very bright future for club and country but he has warned his United teammate to keep working hard and not get complacent after his rise to stardom.
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“He’s a great talent, still very, very young but he’s got some really, really great qualities as a player,” Lindelof told United Review. “He’s very fast with great technique and he’s got an eye for goal.
“If he just keeps on working hard, stays humble, and keeps his feet on the ground, I think he can have a great future ahead of him. Like I said, he’s still very, very young so I think it’s important to let him develop in his own time, but he’s a great talent.
“Of course, I always try to help players and help team-mates if they need my help. That’s the kind of person I am, I always want to help people, so of course I talk to him. He’s from Sweden, so it makes sense that I speak to him as well.
“I’m also the captain of the national team so for me to do that just comes naturally. I’ve spoken to him and said stay humble, keep working hard, and keep doing your thing. Keep your feet on the ground and work hard because even if you’re young and you manage to come to this level, it’s a great thing, but staying at this level is also hard because you need to really keep working hard.”
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