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Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga mirrored on his cause for departing Manchester United amid suspicions that supervisor Erik ten Hag might have pushed him out of the membership, whereas additionally delivering his evaluation on former teammate Antony.
Talking to Netherlands-based Soccer Information, Elanga make clear his profession at Forest.
Elanga’s cause for leaving United was clearly the principle speaking level, with the 21-year-old being requested whether or not Ten Hag was the rationale for his departure.
Given the rise of Kobbie Mainoo as one in every of United’s key midfielders this season in addition to the continued improvement of Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, it’s clear that Ten Hag appreciates the significance of fostering United’s youth.
Nonetheless, whereas Elanga was given possibilities to characterize United’s first workforce, he was by no means afforded the identical time as few of his teammates.
Regardless of his lack of progress, nevertheless, the ahead isn’t of the opinion that Ten Hag pushed him out of the membership.
“Whether or not Ten Hag was the rationale I left United?,” Elanga started. “No, I wouldn’t say that. I simply needed to play, that was particularly essential to me. I’m younger and I don’t need to sit on the bench all season, you recognize?”
The Swede added that the choice to depart was purely as a result of he needed extra taking part in time in order that he may deal with his private improvement. He added that he’s having fun with life at Forest since arriving in the summertime switch window.
Though the query of Ten Hag’s remedy of the participant might have taken centre stage through the interview, Elanga additionally make clear one other controversial subject at Previous Trafford – underperforming United winger Antony.
The Brazilian has endured a torrid season up to now, managing a solitary purpose this season towards Newport County within the FA Cup, together with his solely help in all competitions coming in the identical match. (Transfermarkt).
Nonetheless, even with a a lot criticism coming Antony’s manner, Elanga believes that his former teammate may develop into an asset for United in the long term.
“Antony is a good participant and a gorgeous particular person. We had loads of contact once I was at United and we nonetheless discuss typically now. I’m assured that he’ll rating loads of objectives there,” Elanga claimed.
He added that Antony confirmed his promise on the coaching pitch when the pair have been coaching collectively.
Whereas Elanga has been in effective type for Forest this season, Ten Hag will do effectively to proceed specializing in creating the younger skills he has on the membership as United’s season progresses.
