Adnan
Januzaj is determined to establish himself at the heart of Louis van
Gaal’s Manchester United despite being marginalised under the new
manager.
Januzaj
emerged as a shining light amid the gloom of David Moyes’ time in
charge and was rewarded with a five-year contract worth £50,000-a-week
exactly a year ago.
But
the 19-year-old Belgium forward has yet to start a game under Van Gaal,
making all six of his first-team appearances this season off the bench
while playing for the club’s Under 21 team.
The Belgian teenager has not started a match this season after making his breakthrough last term
However,
Januzaj will stay and fight for a place at Old Trafford and is ready to
compete with Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata for the No 10 role.
‘We
want to stay,’ said the teenager’s agent Dirk de Vries. ‘Adnan wants to
gain experience in England as No 10 — he doesn’t fear the competition.
Januzaj and Luke Shaw (R) on their way to training ahead of United's clash with West Brom
Januzaj wants to challenge Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney (R) for United's No 10 jersey
‘Just
like anyone else he wants to play but he will wait for his opportunity.
He is a super professional and he is still motivated, even when he has
to play for the Under 21s.
‘We’re
not angry. We know the club is very happy with him and they want to
keep Adnan for the rest of his career at Old Trafford. They believe in
him, otherwise he wouldn’t be handed the No 11 of Ryan Giggs.
‘We
have to wait until Van Gaal gives him a chance. But we cannot look into
the Dutchman’s head and know what he thinks. I believe Adnan plays well
at this moment and I’ve heard that he could start the game on Monday.’
United manager Louis van Gaal is yet to put his faith in the 19-year-old who has been turning out for the U21s
Van Gaal has preferred to start with United's big money signings Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria (R)
Alex
Vervecken, the United scout credited with discovering Januzaj at
Anderlecht, believes United’s £150million summer spending spree has left
Van Gaal with no choice but to pick the big-name stars.
‘Adnan
has still all of his qualities,’ said Vervecken. ‘He will get his
chance. Even if he didn’t play for a year, he will stay. Maybe, the
problem is that United have started winning games now and Van Gaal
focuses on his new guys — Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao. They have
to play.
The
competition is extremely hard. Even Fellaini doesn’t play and it’s even
difficult to make it into the squad. Also, if United were in Europe or
the League Cup, Januzaj would have more opportunities.’
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