Should be rotated with Ganarcho but had a good game today to be fair. Lots of energy, commitment and pashun.
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Obviously it's hard to predict but his base quality (technique, touch, reading of the game etc) is at a low bar and incredibly raw.
For every player that becomes a Gnabry or 'insert better example of raw player that goes on to become something more substantial' there's 1000's of others that just don't make it at the required level for Utd. I think I've said it in this thread or another but he's got to improve massively and get a lot of game time, otherwise he will be shipped out or another player (Anthony? Garnacho etc) will be taking his minutes.
The likelihood of that happening is probably low. I like his enthusiasm and he has pace, which if channeled right can be a fantastic asset to have for the squad but that's a big if. Anyways, we'll know by the end of the year. All the managers seem to like him.
I thought he was good yesterday and had TAA on the backfoot most of the first half with his runs and created the first goal for Jadon. Not questioning the decision by Ten Hag but why was he hooked off at halftime? Tactical or injury?
Brings energy and tenaciousness which the team lacks otherwise. Not sure he'll ever be good enough but the way he was written off after the friendlies was a disgrace.
He was good from an effort perspective. However, his close control is utter shit and his finishing is questionable to say the least.
I've nothing against the kid, but he should be a squad player at best.
Incredibly raw and his touch is terrible but with the right coaching who knows. If he ends up being somewhere in between Ronaldo and David Bellion I’ll be happy.
Should have scored his chance, but then made up for it with a nice assist.
He had a good half. Unlucky to get subbed but turned out to be the right move eventually.
He had a good half. Unlucky to get subbed but turned out to be the right move eventually.
Exactly. He was there last night as an aggressive presser and as a pacy out ball for the long passes over the top. He doesn't bring any actual quality if we're honest. If we get Antony and/or Gakpo I'm not sure he'll get that many minutes. Garnacho looks like he has more about him too.
Should have scored. Probably the only negative? But a good half, and getting behind Trent was clearly worked on, and had a nice assist too. Nice one two and picked out Sancho instead of just smashing it across the box.
There is something there. Glad we kept him here.
Was really good yesterday, but it also was a very good sub with Martial at halftime.
Still thinks he is going to be a really good player for us.
Still thinks he is going to be a really good player for us.
He's got a vital role in this squad, that's for sure. Been written off way too early by some of our fans.
Has decent pace to get past people but his finish is just terrible and needs working on. End of the day if we get the likes of Gapko and Anthony then Elanga won't be more then a squad player which is just fine as he isn't on any big wages and probably not worth selling either as he still has potential to improve.
Absolute perfect squad rotation player. Causes real problems for defenders at times. Shouldnt be starting every week clearly, but we need a big squad with useless options. He fits right in.
He's decent. I don't like the implication from some he's a Championship level player.
He's no top talent, nor is he a regular starter for me. A place in the squad? Yes, most definitely.
He's no top talent, nor is he a regular starter for me. A place in the squad? Yes, most definitely.
Haha that's a hell of a wide range. Love it.
What’s wrong with you? Ridiculous!
Garbage.
Nothing in my post is wrong and I stand with it.
Think it was the right call to sub him. He regressed in the last 20 mins or so. Bringing in Martial to hold the ball up was much needed. But he was excellent in the first 20 - energy, direct running.
The kid is a good squad option. I’m a huge fan but beginning to think he will never progress beyond that with us - will always be a squaddie whom we can very well upgrade on. Right now, he is our first choice sub for the wings, think he ought to be a bit lower in the pecking order. But that’s not his issue - he will play and give his 100% each time.
The kid is a good squad option. I’m a huge fan but beginning to think he will never progress beyond that with us - will always be a squaddie whom we can very well upgrade on. Right now, he is our first choice sub for the wings, think he ought to be a bit lower in the pecking order. But that’s not his issue - he will play and give his 100% each time.
I just don't see this at all. But, maybe you're optimism is the way to go.
I still think ETH will convert him to an attacking full back ( like he did with Mazaroui)
Elanga has had games where he's shown a higher level of technique and skill than James ever did for us. His poor form in the latter part of last season (and start of this season) seems to have made people forget that, but he has shown a higher level of potential. Not sure I'd say 'miles better' though. Even when playing well he's obviously not a particularly skilful player; just better than James. The question is whether he can put it together consistently.
Elanga is also much more powerful and better in the air than James is.
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He's really rubbish
Played well today - first touch a bit suspect but much more involved than Rashford.
It is sad seeing him on the pitch so much. He's not a premier league level footballer
The Elanga experiment is over. If and when Antony signs, he won't make the bench.
Tries hard, fast but just not talented enough to be a Manchester United attacker.
He doesn't have the talent.
Let's try him at RB.
Let's try him at RB.
.After today's performance, it further reiterates the insanity of some of the posters here.
He was extremely poor at everything I listed there.
His second half was almost as good as Sancho's first. The problem is when he plays as bad as his first half, when he's pushed away can't really fight the ball despite it seemed like one of his better qualities at start. At least the involvement in the first goal looked promising, but should really be our 4th 5th choice player in the position..
He shouldn’t be playing should he. Great attitude and work rate but I feel he needs a loan.
He was better than Rashford
Tries hard but doesnt have the technique nor vision.
he’s lucky he’s fast
Decent work for the goal but he's not up the mark at this level. We get pinned back because we have Players who don't have the technique/ intelligence / physicality to retain possession. He's one of them.
Much better in the second half.
Not sure if he's physically ready to play there, you see him on the ground simulating quite a lot. He's not that kind of player to win many duels unfortunately. Let's keep him until we can bring more quality players in. Hopefully Garnacho can step up and takes his chance...
Erik giving him chances is a sign of no reinforcements.
Not Elanga's fault, he's raw and undeveloped which was expected in a PL match.
Not Elanga's fault, he's raw and undeveloped which was expected in a PL match.
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