Supporters of Premier League giants Manchester United have taken to social media in their droves on Sunday evening, to lavish praise on youngster Facundo Pellistri.
This, for those who may have missed it, comes after the Uruguayan impressed once more in pre-season.
Erik ten Hag’s troops were back in action a short time ago, making the trip to Dublin for a meeting with La Liga outfit Athletic Club.
When all was said and done at the Aviva Stadium, United battled their way to a 1-1 stalemate, courtesy of a last-minute equaliser.
And it was that man Pellistri who proved himself the hero, getting on the end of Harry Maguire’s header across goal to direct a fine volleyed finish into the far corner:
🅰️ @HarryMaguire93
⚽️ @FPellistri07Late drama in Dublin as Facu levels things up with the last kick of the game! 😅#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 6, 2023
Crucial leveller aside, though, it was Pellistri’s overall display which caught the eye of many of a Manchester United persuasion.
In turn, calls have mounted on Sunday evening for Pellistri to be afforded an extended chance to prove his worth, by way of a spot in Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad for the season ahead.
Check out just some of the social media highlights below:
PELLISTRI DOESN’T GO ON LOAN.
PELLISTRI DOESN’T GO ON LOAN.
HE DESERVES TO STAY AND PLAY IN THE CLUB.@ManUtd relay this to ETH.— damonschick (@damonschick1) August 6, 2023
Facundo Pellistri needs to stay. That’s it, that’s the tweet. @ManUtd
— पुष्कर (@pushky_d1) August 6, 2023
Pellistri simply have to stay at the club this season, we can sell Diallo, I don’t care.
— Dave 😉 (@DaROYALemperor) August 6, 2023
Sell Anthony Martial and keep Pellistri please 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/JaC2lbxCJC
— 🔰DieHardUTD 🇳🇬 (@UTDndahi) August 6, 2023
Would like too see Pellistri stay for the season Instead of going out on loan, would be a fantastic option for us this season #MUFC 👹
— 🇦🇪 James Drain 🇺🇦 (@RebelRepilcant) August 6, 2023
I hope Manchester United keep Facundo Pellistri this season I think he’ll be good for United
— SOPH SOPH (@SOPHSOPH1994) August 6, 2023
Pellistri has shown his potential for 3 years now yet we keep giving him pointless loans. Give him a chance or cash in
— B🥤 (@utdbrxy) August 6, 2023
Pellistri needs to stay no doubt
— Tajbid Abrar 🇧🇩 (@tajbidUTD) August 6, 2023
Facundo Pellistri has to stay at this club.
— Rose (@wafflingonandon) August 6, 2023
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