[flameinthesun]

Not really a standout talent, one we should not persist with. Like when williams came into the team his attitude and commitment was a breath of fresh air, but now we have seen him over a run of games hes just your run of the mill winger with no real standout traits.

 

[united_99]

He could be a decent squad option, not more than that.
He has been receiving more credit because he is almost the only attacking player in our team currently who is willing to run and work for the team occasionally.

 

[city-puma]

I believe posters are being unbelievably harsh on Elanga. He is the only youngster being trusted with minutes in this dysfunctional team, let us see how he does when we have a proper structure in place.

You have to accept many of those just love talking nonsense and don’t realize it

 

[Reddevildans]

I’m actually quite the opposite. I worry when players are unable to get chances.

Finishing natural? Remember Ronaldo from -03 to -06? Suarez in his first season? Salah at Chelsea?

Maybe they were destined to be world class? Only a small minority of players will turn out like those. Look at greenwood. His finishing was generally exceptional since bursting on the scene. Shame whats happened. Then you have rashford who's finishing has always been questionable.

Anyway I think elanga has a role to play. But he's a squad player at best.

 

[sglowrider]

Christ! He's 19 and yet people are writing him off?

 

[IMakeThingsUp]

Christ! He's 19 and yet people are writing him off?

What? Didn't you know that if a player isn't on the same level as Rolando or Messi at 19 it's time to get rid? /S

 

[Drainy]

Christ! He's 19 and yet people are writing him off?

Exactly this. He's been accelerated into the team a couple of years ahead of where the coaches had planned for him and is doing OK in a dysfunctional team.

 

[led_scholes]

I just hope we don't offer him a 100k week contract.

He seems a good guy, but honestly with all this awful attitude shown by our academy players, I m quite afraid to get excited with someone.

 

[sglowrider]

What? Didn't you know that if a player isn't on the same level as Rolando or Messi at 19 it's time to get rid? /S

We have so many FIFA Manager experts here in the Caf, I am just so confused as to who to listen to.

 

[Bwuk]

Happy for him to be a squad player, but if he’s starting next season every game we won’t be finishing in the top 4.

I like Elanga but his end product is poor. Dan James standard.

 

[Real Name]

I like how he's good pals with Ronaldo and from the outside it seems he takes Ronaldo's advice and looks up to him. Can do him only a ton of good that.

 

[Samid]

Christ! He's 19 and yet people are writing him off?

20 now. Can’t hide behind the ‘teenager’ excuse anymore.

 

[sglowrider]

20 now. Can’t hide behind the ‘teenager’ excuse anymore.

Yeap. Ancient veteran now. 20 goals or he needs to leave.

 

[Bebestation]

It's about the time we should try and sell him before he starts struggling.

 

[Bwuk]

Really poor today.

 

[Abraxas]

Tried but wasn't his night. Didn't have an awful lot of good situations to exploit. Nothing to run onto, virtually no opportunity to test his man. Has shown enough endeavour for me to think he should get a season in a hopefully better functioning side and we'll see what he's got. There's a possibility he's only looked promising at times due to the sheer ineptitude of those around him and therefore meeting minimum standards has propelled him in the manager's thoughts. But I think with a young lad that has a good attitude and could improve..well..it's the least of our problems.

 

[RedRoach]

Not seeing it in him. Think he will end up being the new Lingard. Good lad with a good attitude but lacks any kind of cutting edge or special attribute that would make him a threat to premier league defences. Still early days and hopefully this assessment is proven wrong.

 

[Robbie Boy]

He tries damn hard, but I have serious doubts he has any longterm future here.

 

[A-man]

Needs to move better and start more runs without the ball. Takes a big defensive responsibility, and I think that cost him some offensive opportunities on counters.

 

[AltiUn]

Think he's one I'd definitely consider loaning next year. We've given him an opportunity, in an admittedly terrible side, but he's taking time to adapt which is normal. Give him a year or two out on loan and see how he does. He looked a class act for the U23s so there could still be a player in there somewhere, some just take longer than others to find their feet.

 

[Red the Bear]

I like him, he at least tries.
Had some good runs as well.

 

[GledTheRed]

Tries hard, ain't good enough.

 

[Red00012]

I hope he can kick on next season. Looks like it won’t be from lack of effort anyway at least

 

[OverratedOpinion]

Give him a loan, he probably isn't good enough but god knows how much of that is playing in a totally disjointed team. Doesn't hide and puts in a good amount of effort.

 

[Jezpeza]

Tries hard, ain't good enough.

i’ll take that over players that cost lots, dont try and arent good enough as we rebuild

 

[Remember the geese]

I'd send him to one of the top teams in the Championship next season.

 

[AltiUn]

I'd send him to one of the top teams in the Championship next season.

He's played 6 months with us and scored at PL level, we should look at securing him a PL loan.

 

[Remember the geese]

He's played 6 months with us and scored at PL level, we should look at securing him a PL loan.

It's possible that he could get a Prem loan. I'd be up for that, or a dominant Championship side where we can see more of his attacking talents.

 

[GledTheRed]

i’ll take that over players that cost lots, dont try and arent good enough as we rebuild

Me too.

 

[Devil may care]

He hasn't shown a lot offensively but works hard and sticks to instructions, it will be interesting to see how he does when Ten Hag hopefully sorts things out and those instructions include some genuine patterns of attack.

 

[phelans shorts]

Tries hard, ain't good enough.

It’s very telling that he’s one of the bright spots of our season, because he’s no footballer.

 

[JeffFromHK]

Could be a solid backup for us for a few years before shipping off to low PL teams in late 20s, like Wes Brown, O Shea, Butt, Fletcher & Co.

 

[NoPace]

Is it conceivable Ten Hag could switch could play Mazraoui's role or just generally be a RB? Defends well, good athlete. Probably not though, as Mazraoui was a CM/DM apparently, and Elanga is a winger.

I think if Ten Hag does prefer one of Amad or Pellistri, and we loan Elanga out to a Prem side that plays more of a 4-4-2 he'd do well and we'll get a decent fee at least.

 

[red woppit]

I believe posters are being unbelievably harsh on Elanga. He is the only youngster being trusted with minutes in this dysfunctional team, let us see how he does when we have a proper structure in place.

Agreed.

 

[Redlyn]

Could be a solid backup for us for a few years before shipping off to low PL teams in late 20s, like Wes Brown, O Shea, Butt, Fletcher & Co.

Most of those players left in their 30s, Fletcher wasn't a backup, he became one of our most important players at around 24-25 before struggling with illness. If Elanga can have a career here like those guys he would have done really well for himself. But attacking roles are unforgiving. He needs to show more quality or he won't (shouldn't) last long.

 

[NinjaZombie]

I don't think he has the quality to be honest. He's no Mason Greenwood, ability wise.

I just hope we don't offer him some ridiculous wage just as reward for breaking through the first team. It's relatively easier breaking through the first team nowadays anyway. People like David Healy, Luke Chadwick or Guiseppe Rossi would have had more appearances for the club if they were breaking through today.

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

Caf

Rashford's too lazy, doesn't work hard enough - get rid!

Also Caf

Elanga puts in a shift but not good enough - get rid!

 

[DWelbz19]

Caf

Rashford's too lazy, doesn't work hard enough - get rid!

Also Caf

Elanga puts in a shift but not good enough - get rid!

Well, yeah. We kind of need players who put a shift in and are good enough? Like what the teams above us at the top of the league have?

 

[FrankDrebin]

I'll keep him in and around the squad next season.
I think he'll eventually become a solid offensive utility player with great work ethic, which he already has.

 

[Sammy McIlroys fan club]

The kid has been involved in every game since the turn of the year. I look forward to seeing how he fares under ETH. United are currently a shambles but at least the kid currently has high energy and a good attitude. Long may it continue.