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Former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga shall be seeking to show Eric ten Hag incorrect when he represents Nottingham Forest towards his former membership within the FA Cup fifth spherical on Wednesday evening.
As reported by The Occasions, Elanga will attempt to persuade Ten Hag that promoting him to Forest for £15 million in the summertime was a mistake as he appears to be like to assist his new group trigger an upset on the Metropolis Floor.
Earlier this month, Elanga spoke on his departure from Man United, revealing that Ten Hag was not the explanation for his leaving the membership. Nonetheless, it seems that it was Ten Hag's choice that influenced Elanga's exit from Outdated Trafford.
Given his lack of taking part in time, the younger Swede thought it will be finest to proceed his profession elsewhere so he may additional it. Nonetheless, the choice proved bitter for Ilanga, with the 21-year-old admitting: “It was not simple to go away United as a result of I had been there for 9 years, from the academy to the primary group. However on the finish of the day, I’ve to consider myself.”
In truth, it seems as if Elanga is doing nicely to progress his profession this season, as he appears to be like set to make a transfer to Forest.
He scored Forest's match-winner in a shock 1–0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier this season, whereas he additionally assisted each targets in a 2–2 draw with Luton City.
Right now, he stays a key member of Forest's attacking lineup, registering 12 objective involvements for his new membership in simply 27 appearances in all competitions (5 targets and 7 assists).
Talking with The Occasions, Elanga expressed remorse that issues had not labored out below Ten Hag, stating that he was excited by what the Dutch supervisor had achieved at Ajax.
Regardless of what may have occurred, Elanga is refusing to let missed alternatives have an effect on his outlook, as an alternative utilizing them as gas to excel on the sphere as a result of he needs to show that That he can carry out nicely towards any group.
But, he refused to permit Ten Hag to get off so simply following his sale in the summertime, particularly with Forest and United set to face one another on Wednesday evening.
“For me, it's about exhibiting that I can do it towards any group. Particularly coming towards your previous group you wish to present them much more that you are able to do it,” Elanga confirmed.
Nonetheless, United would do nicely to do not forget that it actually wouldn't be the primary time Elanga has damage his former aspect if Forest go on to win.
In December, Elanga assisted Forest's profitable objective as they beat United 2–1 within the Premier League. With that reminiscence contemporary, United would do nicely to not underestimate their former participant and his teammates as they give the impression of being to maintain their final hopes of silverware alive this season.