Ten Hag 'to hand Pellistri a chance to impress at Man United'

Erik ten Hag is poised to give young Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri a chance to impress him during pre-season this summer, according to reports.

The promising starlet has typically dazzled with Uruguay whilst on international duty, but struggled to make an impact this season after a limp loan spell with Alaves.

Last summer, he re-joined the LaLiga club after spending the second half of the 2020-21 campaign there, but has gone on to make just six starts this season.

As a result, his long-term future at Old Trafford appears uncertain.

However, the Manchester Evening News have claimed that Pellistri will be afforded minutes to demonstrate that he deserves a spot in the first-team next term.

After that, it is said that boss Ten Hag will make a decision over how best to continue the forward's development, with United also keen on reinforcing that area.

Another loan spell away has not been ruled out, and the same outlet has added that the 20-year-old is keen to earn regular game time next season.

He therefore has also acknowledged that leaving temporarily may help him press home his claim for a spot in Uruguay's starting XI at the World Cup this winter. 

United, who have now begun their new era under their new manager, are desperate to fix their long-term issues on the right flank, and this is Pellistri's best position.

Indeed, all of his senior appearances for his country have come on that side, and he has impressed there, having picked up three assists in six appearances. 

Pellistri joined United in the summer of 2020 for a fee of around €10 million (£8.5m).