Manchester United supporters have called for Erik ten Hag to give youngster Facundo Pellistri a chance in the first-team when the domestic season resumes after the World Cup.
The 20-year-old came off the bench as Uruguay lost 2-0 to Portugal in their World Cup Group H clash on Monday night, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a brace for Fernando Santos' side as they secured their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament. Pellistri was sent on in the 62nd minute and impressed in the latter stages of the game.
Pellistri, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2020, has made the Reds bench on several occasions this term, but is yet to feature for Ten Hag's men. His only appearance this campaign came for the U21s during their victory over Barrow in the EFL Trophy.
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The young winger has been linked with a move away from United in January or the summer, with the player expressing his desire to get minutes under his belt at an important stage in his career. His agent, meanwhile, has been very vocal about his client having a good World Cup and using it as an exit strategy from the club.
After coming on late against South Korea in Uruguay's World Cup opener, Pellistri had a better opportunity to showcase his talent against Portugal on Monday. However, he was unable to impact the result as United star Fernandes scored twice - albeit amid some uncertainty about whether ex-Red Cristiano Ronaldo got a touch on Portugal's first goal.
United fans were quick to praise Fernandes for his performance, but also lauded Pellistri for his showing off the bench. Here's how some supporters reacted on Twitter:
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