Facundo Pellistri sends message to Manchester United wingers following Mexico training camp
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFacundo 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. READ MORE: Facundo Pellistri could get the chance to prove Manchester United scouts right "Nowadays, football is, each time, difficult.
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