Elanga departed Manchester United to join Nottingham Forest in a £15m ($19m) deal during the summer transfer window, having accumulated 55 first-team appearances for the Red Devils. During his final season at United, under the management of Erik ten Hag, he only started five Premier League matches. However, Elanga has clarified that ten Hag’s presence did not force him out of Old Trafford; rather, he sought regular playing time.
According to statements reported by SoccerNews.nl, Elanga stated, “Was Ten Hag the reason I left United? No, I wouldn’t say that. I just wanted to play, that was especially important to me. I’m young and I don’t want to sit on the bench all season, you know? When you’re young you want to play, you want to make mistakes, you want to take risks. But he wasn’t the reason for my leaving. There I mainly focused on myself, not on others.”
He further explained, “Of course I also saw what he did at Ajax. But when you come to England everything is different. He has improved several players, for example Ryan Gravenberch, who now plays for Liverpool. But I just wanted to take my chance and go somewhere else. And that was a good decision, because I am enjoying myself at Forest.”
Elanga has displayed excellent form for Forest this season, scoring five goals and providing six assists in the league. The club currently sits 16th in the table, two points clear of the relegation zone. Notably, Elanga contributed an assist in Forest’s 2-1 victory over Manchester United this season, expressing his desire to prove himself after leaving his former club.
Next, Elanga is set to feature for Forest against West Ham on Saturday. Forest have failed to secure a win in their last four matches, making a victory crucial for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team.
Anthony Elanga
Anthony Elanga
SwedenThis season he played in total 23 times for 1543 minutes for Premier League.
Anthony Elanga scored 5 goals for Nottingham Forest. He procured 6 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 16th in Premier League. In the last match Nottingham Forest lost 3-2 against Newcastle United. The next match in Premier League will be against West Ham United.
Nottingham Forest performance and stats
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest is currently 16th in the Premier League with 21 points.
In the last 24 games, it has won 5 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Nottingham Forest lost 2-3 against Newcastle United.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 44.
Nottingham Forest will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Saturday 17th of February in Nottingham. The prediction is Nottingham Forest winning the match.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United
Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 41 points.
In the last 24 games, it has won 13 times, drawn twice, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 1-2 against Aston Villa.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 33 goals and conceding 33.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Sunday 18th of February in Luton. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
