Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Facundo Pellistri's first start for Manchester United

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Erik ten Hag was "pleased" with Facundo Pellistri's full debut for Manchester United in the 1-0 win against Real Betis. Pellistri started for United 892 days after his transfer from Penarol in October 2020 in what was only his seventh appearance for the club.

The Uruguayan played the full 90 minutes in Seville and he is in contention to keep his place for the FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday as Alejandro Garnacho is sidelined until April, at the earliest, and Antony missed the Betis match through illness. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Real Betis "I think he deserved to come in," Ten Hag said. "He had a good training performance, you see him progressing, getting stronger, good game against Leeds, against Betis. "To start is more difficult, we have seen that, but when the game goes on he came in and got belief.

You see his abilities, he had some good dribbles, good runs in behind, and some good crosses, defending, he did his job. "So I am pretty pleased with his performance.

For him, it is a step up. Now it’s up to him, to get rhythm and contribute to the team." Ten Hag started Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro even though the pair were each a booking away from suspension for the quarter-final first leg.