Seems to have been unfortunate so far with the timing of his injuries and international appearances....which will continue in January. The way Ragnick comments it seems he obviously likes him and also unlikely he will bed him in until after the next international tournament in January bar a depleted squad from Covid.
Seems a shame, I personally have only seen highlight videos of him bar his few minutes for us so cant confess to giving any opinion of merit. All i can say, we do have some talented youngsters coming through but the likes of Shoetire, Elanga and even Amad for me, dont look quite ready to make the step up in terms of development to the first team regularly such as players like Elliot and Curtis JOnes at Liverpool (that is not comparing ability, just development).....but I would like to see Mjebri getting opportunites as just watchign his speed of thought, vision, technique and awareness within the clips and his cameo and the fact he can play in positions we are short of quality or depth as back up, I have a feeling he could be the one player that could be.....though of course we will never know until/unless he plays as there were similar feelings with Angel Gomes of course for many
Yeah, that's definitely a big, benefit of the call ups. Just like if he was out on loan getting regular men's football.I would rather he goes and play in the AFCON than just plays for under 23 and with us drawing VILLA in the cup, chances of him playing was bleak anyways. Play for Tunisia and get some more first team football experience.
No indication he travelled with the squad.I think he'll be on the bench today, just got a feeling
Thats a shame, guess outbound Martial will have a seat on the bench if he's travelled.No indication he travelled with the squad.
The seasonal weather? He’s from Paris, currently the exact same weather as London. He doesn’t need to acclimate to the weather.The 'downside' of him getting game time abroad, rather than on loan in the EFL, is that he's not acclimatising to the English game and seasonal weather.
Most countries, including France, have a winter break so the packed Christmas / New Year schedule in winter conditions is something to acclimatise to.The seasonal weather? He’s from Paris, currently the exact same weather as London. He doesn’t need to acclimate to the weather.
As promising as I think he is I don’t see Ralph throwing him into a struggling team either way. I also feel like recently we’ve given our youth too much too soon without proving anything. We put them on a pedestal while the first team is in turmoil. The smartest thing for us to do with Hannibal is send him out on loan for a season or two. Keep him working hard, his wages on the lowish side, keep the hype down and see how he actually develops in the man’s game. Play it safe. We don’t want another player coming in playing a few really good games and getting a huge deal and then being stuck with him if his development stalls.
Look at Chelsea with Gallagher and Gilmore. Shop window. Gaining priceless experience. Chelsea will get a PL hardened baller back and a load of cash for the one they don’t need. Similar level prospects. I think we need to do that more often before we go putting players on career changing money and then only using them as bit part players.
As promising as I think he is I don’t see Ralph throwing him into a struggling team either way. I also feel like recently we’ve given our youth too much too soon without proving anything. We put them on a pedestal while the first team is in turmoil. The smartest thing for us to do with Hannibal is send him out on loan for a season or two. Keep him working hard, his wages on the lowish side, keep the hype down and see how he actually develops in the man’s game. Play it safe. We don’t want another player coming in playing a few really good games and getting a huge deal and then being stuck with him if his development stalls.
Look at Chelsea with Gallagher and Gilmore. Shop window. Gaining priceless experience. Chelsea will get a PL hardened baller back and a load of cash for the one they don’t need. Similar level prospects. I think we need to do that more often before we go putting players on career changing money and then only using them as bit part players.
How did he do?
Shame , but apparently the whole game was a farce so I chalk it up to that.Taken off at half time. Didn't really see the ball in the first half. Played on the right wing, Tunisia just wasn't that good in progressing the ball up the field.
Having only ever watched one Tunisia game, today, i feel they are a team of individuals looking to grab that moment of brilliance. Hannibal played on right wing, offered a few decent touches, but was not greedy enough compared to his teammates standards to make an impact on the game. To be fair, the whole team was awful. The benefit is that he is getting competitive experience, now has 9 caps for his country, i hope he continues to have more game time during AFCON, we could really use him after Feb in the United squad especially if we do not sign anyone. This is feels like we have loaned him out for a few month, gaining some vital minutes in professional football, and should come back more experienced. Good luck Hannibal!
I noticed Tunisia won their game and Mejbri did not get off the bench.....I hope this doesn't mean the end of decent game time for him at AFCON.
A number of Championship clubs, including Reading, enquired about taking Hannibal Mejbri on loan for the duration of the 2021-22 season because of his impressive displays for Manchester United's Under-23 side. [CharDuncker]
Sources say that those who have been in touch with Hannibal Mejbri over the past few weeks have been impressed with how he has grown, on and off the field. [CharDuncker]
Manchester United are unlikely to let Hannibal Mejbri leave before the close of the January transfer window. [CharDuncker]
That's incredible maturity.The article also mentions that he had the option of taking a holiday after the Arab Cup, but decided to join the first team training instead. He was also racially abused by a Lincoln fan in the EFL trophy, but asked the Lincoln CEO not to punish the perpetrator due to such a charge ruining the persons future.
The kid definitely has the correct mentality it seems.
The article also mentions that he had the option of taking a holiday after the Arab Cup, but decided to join the first team training instead. He was also racially abused by a Lincoln fan in the EFL trophy, but asked the Lincoln CEO not to punish the perpetrator due to such a charge ruining the persons future.
The kid definitely has the correct mentality it seems.
The France-born player was desperate to represent his parents' homeland at both the Arab Cup and the Afcon and United directors John Murtough and Darren Fletcher both agreed that Mejbri would benefit from playing tournament football with Tunisia.
They are being proven correct. Sources say that those who have been in touch with Mejbri over the past few weeks have been impressed with how he has grown, on and off the field.
Mejbri had the opportunity to take a holiday between the Arab Cup and the Afcon, but he opted instead to return to Manchester to partake in training sessions with the senior squad.
Mejbri still plays with passion but he now deals with the fouls and vitriol he is subjected to in a very impressive manner. Indeed, in August, when United faced Lincoln in the EFL Trophy, Mejbri was racially abused by a home supporter and it is understood after the game he met with Lincoln’s CEO to request that the guilty party not be banned for as he didn’t want to ruin his future as there were mitigating circumstances.
Reading being interested
I can't see us letting him go without at least seeing what he's about in the first team, I think he's about ready to start competing for a spot.Whoscored has them as having a great front 4 but really putrid stuff at their 2 DM spots in Drinkwater and Laurent, so maybe this would be a nice few month move for him.
I can't see us letting him go without at least seeing what he's about in the first team, I think he's about ready to start competing for a spot.
Zidane Iqbal is slightly ahead of him IMO. just because he's quicker and Hannibal's body looks it's still getting used to the growth spurt he experienced.As soon as he’s back, goes straight into serious contention for a midfield position as far as I am concerned. He is young so he’ll be fine playing either the #8 or #10 position. It doesn’t even matter if he’s ready to be a first-team player. We can use some injection of youthful positivity and hard work. Much like what we saw with Elanga against Aston Villa. Who knows, he may surprise us and actually put a good performance. I have a feeling he will become a regular part of the team for this season, if given a chance.
How did you come to that conclusion? Hannibal trains with the first team, has played for the first team, is the U-23 player of the year, has played in 2 full international tournaments for men (with MOTM awards to boot, and started in a final). He's played as a left forward, a 10, and an 8 and shines in all such positions - definitely way ahead of Iqbal at this stage of his career.Zidane Iqbal is slightly ahead of him IMO. just because he's quicker and Hannibal's body looks it's still getting used to the growth spurt he experienced.
No way is Iqbal ahead. He wasn't even a guaranteed starter in the youth team. And he's slower than Hannibal.Zidane Iqbal is slightly ahead of him IMO. just because he's quicker and Hannibal's body looks it's still getting used to the growth spurt he experienced.
Hell no, with all due respectZidane Iqbal is slightly ahead of him IMO.