Pellistri continues to impress with the Academy
Facundo Pellestri registered his third goal involvement for Manchester United's Academy on Tuesday, as our Under-21s faced Accrington Stanley’s first team in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Pellistri caught the eye with a lively Academy debut against Everton in October and claimed his first assist in another Premier League 2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in November, with an excellent cross for Shola Shoretire.
Facundo’s first goal arrived last Friday night in a spirited victory over Southampton and he followed that up with another fine finish on Tuesday, when facing Accrington Stanley’s senior professionals.
Watch Pellistri's impressive goal for the U21s
Facundo Pellistri beat three Accrington Stanley players to score his second Academy goal on Tuesday night...
As you can see in the video above, the 18-year-old beat three opposition players – two defenders and the goalkeeper – before slotting the ball in with a cool finish.
Earlier this week, Pellistri told us he is enjoying his football at United as he continues to adjust to life in Manchester, following that transfer from boyhood club Penarol in the summer.
“I'm settling in much better,” he said. “I am enjoying my time here in Manchester, in this club - with the Under-23s and with the first team.
“My team-mates are very kind with me and this is a very important reason why I am feeling much better with my performances and life here.”
The match will be broadcast live on MUTV.