Bryan Robson names Man Utd star who has helped Marcus Rashford rediscover form

Elanga has now started United’s last three Premier League games, scoring his second goal for the club in the 3-1 win over Brentford.

Ralf Rangnick has praised the 19-year-old influence and eagerness to learn during a run where United’s form has improved after a dreary start to the year.

With Elanga in the side, Rashford has started United’s last two games from the bench but came on to score in both games against Brentford and West Ham United – the latter a crucial last minute winner in front of the Stretford End.

And with Elanga’s influence growing, Robson believes it will bring the best out of Rashford.

‘I think Elanga has done really well in the three games he’s played,’ Robson told United Daily.

’He’s shown loads of energy, he’s brave and quick, he’s got a lot about him.

‘I think because he’s been in the team a couple of times it just looks like it’s sharpened Marcus [Rashford] up and Marcus knows he’s got to work hard, he’s got to start scoring goals again, which he’s proved in the last few games.

‘So hopefully that’ll spur Marcus into coming back into form.’

Reports suggest that Rangnick has been so impressed by Elanga that he is willing to let four players leave this month and show faith in the youngster.

United have already allowed Anthony Martial to leave the club this month with the Frenchman joining Sevilla on loan until the end of the season.

Amad Diallo has also joined Rangers with Rangnick reportedly happy for Jesse Lingard and Donny van de Beek to leave before Monday’s deadline, such is his faith in Elanga.

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