March 25th 2023.
Anthony Elanga admits that he is 'annoyed' due to his lack of playing time at Manchester United in recent months, having only featured for a total of 49 minutes since the end of January. Elanga had several offers to go on loan in the winter window, however manager Erik ten Hag elected to not deplete his squad. Consequently, the impressive form of Marcus Rashford, the return of Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho’s scintillating displays have left Elanga with only four substitute appearances since the start of February. Elanga was not selected for Sweden's match against Belgium on Friday, and he is well aware that he must be playing regularly at this stage of his career.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) When asked about his lack of game time, the 20-year-old shared with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet that it is 'frustrating', but that the decision is out of his hands. He went on to add that he has had a discussion with Erik and knows what he is expected to do, and that he just needs to be ready to take his opportunity when it arises.
Anthony Elanga concedes he is 'irritated' with his lack of playing time at Manchester United recently and will discuss his prospects with the club in the summer. Despite seeing considerable action off the bench in the opening half of the season, the 20-year-old has had just 49 minutes of football since the January window shut. Elanga had multiple loan offers from Everton to Barcelona in the winter, but head coach Erik ten Hag declined to deplete the squad. The formidable form of Marcus Rashford, the return of Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho's electrifying displays have seen Elanga make only four brief substitute appearances since the end of January, and he has not started a game since the Carabao Cup versus Charlton.
Elanga was an unused sub in Sweden's loss to Belgium on Friday and he is aware that, for his career at this stage, he needs to be playing regularly. In response to his reduced gametime, Elanga told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: 'It is irritating. You want to play, it's crucial. But whether you play or not, it's up to the coach, not me.' He continued: 'I've talked to Erik and it stays between the two of us.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Elanga is keen to get more playing time after a disappointing few months
'I know what he needs me to do and I just keep training hard. When the chance arrives, I just have to be prepared to take it.'
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