Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace had to show discipline and organisation in order to come away from Old Trafford with three points on Saturday.
13.09.2023 - 12:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Facundo Pellistri says wingers at Manchester United are expected to be as diligent in defence as they are free in attack.
The Uruguayan, who played in both of his country’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers during the international break, could be in line for a bigger role in Erik ten Hag’s plans with Jadon Sancho’s future unclear and Antony unavailable.
Bruno Fernandes has been played on the right several times by Ten Hag while Marcus Rashford has featured there four times under the Dutchman, albeit it is the best position for neither.
And with Amad injured, Pellistri - who has 12 senior appearances for United - is the only natural senior right winger available. He decided to undertake a personal training camp in Mexico before joining up with United for pre-season.
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"Nowadays, football is, each time, difficult. You can’t have holidays so you have to keep training during any holidays,” the 21-year-old told club media. “So that’s why everyone keeps pushing because now the seasons are, every time, harder.
“And if we want to win everything, we have to train that way. It’s how it is now. And, of course, we do what we like. We like to play. We want to play lots of games and, if you don’t train, you can’t do that."
Pellistri could make only his second senior start for United against Brighton this weekend ahead of Bayern Munich in the Champions League the following Wednesday. The youngster outlined what is expected of all wingers at the club.
He added: "Nowadays, the wingers, they do not have only to attack but they also have to defend. So, before, you’d think, okay, I’m a winger. I just attack but, nowadays, you have to defend the same way
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