'He gives a very good message to the rest of the squad.'
Hannibal was not expected to play a huge part in United’s season but over the past few games has grown into an important player for Ten Hag.
He came off the bench to score a stunning goal in the defeat to Brighton – his first for the club – before starting the wins against Burnley andIn both victories, the 20-year-old performed very well, showcasing the raw talent he demonstrated while on loan atGiven his form, Hannibal could be in to start again on Saturday when the Red Devils host the Eagles in the Premier League, but there is plenty of competition in the midfield area from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat,...
But despite his inexperience compared to his peers, the Tunisian international has the backing of his manager. ‘I think he [Hannibal] gives a very good message to the rest of the squad, that this is the demand and this has to be the standard,’ Ten Hag said in his pre-match press conference on Friday.‘When you are playing that position, [this is] what you have to bring to the team to get success. Especially when you are playing against possession teams, he is a really good fit and can give a good contribution to a good performance and to a result.
‘I don’t think it is that quick because before I already came here he was already in the first team. He made his debut and, last year, he was on loan, so this year he is making progress.
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