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Richard Fay

Marcel Sabitzer addresses his Manchester United position and future beyond loan

Marcel Sabitzer is happy to play wherever Erik ten Hag needs him during his time at Manchester United and is not distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future.

The Austrian midfielder netted his first goal for the club in their chaotic comeback win over Fulham on Sunday, as United progressed to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Sabitzer returned to the line-up following his recent injury lay-off and partnered Scott McTominay in the absence of Casemiro.

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The 29-year-old has played in a variety of different roles during his two months at the club and doesn't mind where those appearances are coming if they help the team.

"I can play all over midfield, I think," he said after the Fulham win. "I like to do the dirty work. I like to run, to go forward, box-to-box movements. A lot of transitions and high-intensity games are what I am having here. I am very happy to be part of this team, this amazing club, and I feel very welcomed. I am very happy at the moment.

There is no option to make the loan deal permanent, though United could negotiate with Bayern Munich at any time about doing so if they wanted.

United will certainly look to sign another creative midfielder this summer, and Sabitzer is not distracted by the fact that it could end up being him.

He added: "I had to make a quick decision (to join) in January. I was focused on this, it was clear it is just a loan until the summer. I take every game as it comes, I am very happy to be here. I will give 100 per cent. Whatever happens in the summer, we will see."

United were second best for much of the match, but everything changed following a wild 40-second spell that saw Marco Silva, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Willian all sent off.

Erik ten Hag's side seized the opportunity presented to them to score three goals and secure an unlikely passage to the final-four of the competition.

Sabitzer, who was part of the United side that won the Carabao Cup last month, would love another piece of silverware but is not getting carried away yet.

He added: "First of all, we have to take Brighton. They are a tough opponent and a good team. At Wembley, we can expect a lot. We are prepared for it, we are excited, and we want to go to the final."

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