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Daniel Murphy

Ralf Rangnick told which Manchester United player deserves chance to impress in final games

Manchester United fans want to see Alejandro Garnacho given a proper chance in the side in the remaining two games this season.

United's disastrous campaign is winding down to a merciful end and there isn't much left to play for in the matches that remain. Champions League qualification is now practically out of reach and a place in the next season's Europa League is all but secured.

The only thing Ralf Rangnick's side has left is to try and end the season on a positive note for the supporters and do all they can to impress incoming manager Erik ten Hag so they are a part of his plans next season. Another way the interim boss could improve the mood around the club ahead of the summer would be to hand some of the club's promising youngsters a decent amount of minutes.

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Rangnick has not been scared to do so during his brief stint in charge with Anthony Elanga enjoying a breakout season in the first team. The young forward has established himself as a regular in the side and has impressed with three goals, two assists and plenty of spirited displays.

However, fans are hoping to see even more of the club's talented prospects get given a chance. Though United may have a myriad of issues on and off the pitch, the club's ability to produce a stream of talent through its academy has remained unaffected.

This has been typified by the Under-18's march to United's first appearance in the FA Youth Cup final since 2011. 45,000 fans will be in attendance at Old Trafford for the match on May 11.

Yet, fans want to see more of that talent play in the first team, too, and they have named exciting winger Garnacho as the one they want to get a real chance in the remaining league fixtures against Brighton and Crystal Palace the most. MEN Sport asked fans 'Which Manchester United youngster do you want to see in action the most in the final two matches of the season?'

The clear winner with 62 per cent of the 3,292 votes was Garnacho, who has risen to prominence this season with a series of excellent displays throughout the youth ranks. His performances in the Youth Cup have particularly caught the eye, with his five goals and three assists in just five games crucial in getting United to the final.

The 17-year-old has already been called up to the senior Argentina squad off the back of his form and came on for his first-team debut for United as a late substitute in the recent draw with Chelsea. Now fans want to see even more.

In second place came playmaker Hannibal Mejbri with 27 per cent of the vote, then left-back Alvaro Fernandez with 9 per cent. The final 2 per cent opted for 'other', with several people calling for all of them to play.

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