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Facundo Pellistri has earned Manchester United chance rather than loan move

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Manchester United should be strengthening their attacking options with the time they've got left in the transfer window, not weakening them further.

Facundo Pellistri has hardly had a proper chance since he joined United three years ago now but that's not on him. Whenever he has been given minutes he has always shown positives.

Whether it be a nice piece of skill, a dangerous cross into the box or just his refreshing directness in attack off the bench or goals and really bright showings whenever he has started in pre-season, Pellistri has repeatedly shown promise but not been given the opportunity to truly realise it.

The 21-year-old has made just 12 competitive appearances for United, averaging 12.3 minutes per game. That is nowhere near enough time to really gauge how good a player can be and it's becoming baffling how he hasn't been given more chances.

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