Marcel Sabitzer reacts to positional change at Manchester United

Marcel Sabitzer has admitted he enjoys playing higher up the pitch for Manchester United after being utilised as an attacking midfielder in recent games.

The Austrian midfielder, who arrived at Old Trafford from Bayern Munich on loan in January, has made 14 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side this term, with 10 of those coming as a starter. The 29-year-old has scored three times for the Reds since his winter move - two of which came against Sevilla in the Europa League.

Sabitzer scored twice in the 2-2 draw with the La Liga side last week, with the Austria international being deployed in an advanced role against Sevilla. The midfielder - who started in place of the suspended Bruno Fernandes - also played as a No.10 in the second leg defeat to the Spanish outfit on Thursday night.

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Discussing his positional change with club media, he said: "My position has changed a bit in the last three or four games, so I'm a bit higher up. I like it, it works out, it's very nice scoring goals. It's the best thing you can [do to] help the team, so I want to keep going."

The 29-year-old could find himself among the substitutes when Ten Hag's side take on Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. He insisted the Reds are desperate to reach the final of the competition as they look to win another trophy at Wembley after lifting the Carabao Cup in February.

"That's our aim, we want to reach the final and win the final, but we know Brighton are tough opponents, they have good quality and it will be a hard game, but we are ready for it," he said.

It remains to be seen where Sabitzer will be playing his club football next season, with United not having