MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ralf Rangnick has revealed that he watched footage of Anthony Elanga on YOUTUBE prior to his arrival at the club.
Elanga, 19, starred in United’s 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday and even got his name on the scoresheet.
He has been a starter in the Red Devils’ last two Premier League games and is certainly earning his place in the squad.
Rangnick was impressed with the starlet even before he became manager in December.
In his post-match interview on Wednesday, he said: “l had heard his name before and I was in my hotel room watching videos of him on YouTube, I thought this boy was really good.”
The manager had so much faith in the youngster that he even blocked him from going out on loan: “He was almost on his way out on loan. I told him ‘You will not go out on loan, you will stay here.’ He has developed in training.”
Elanga scored the opener in United’s display against Brentford.
It was his first goal in the Premier League.
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When speaking to BT Sport after the game, the winger said: “The first touch set it up. I could see the keeper coming and I just had to head it in.
“I want to continue to work hard and get more goals.
“I appreciate the boss so much.“
Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood also netted, whilst Ivan Toney scored a late consolation goal for the Bees.
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