The Uruguayan winger got his first start of the season against Bayern Munich on the road thanks to Erik ten Hag.

Pellistri, obviously, had a hard time and has been in the show only twice since then. But he plays often for his nation.

This has resulted in him heaping lavish accolades on Marcelo Bielsa, the former manager of Leeds United.

Bielsa has done a fantastic job since becoming Urugay’s national manager in May 2023. The 21-year-old winger for Manchester United speaks highly of him.

“Bielsa likes to have the team together, it was noticeable against Brazil,” Pellistri said, according to Uruguayan radio station Carve Deportiva.

When we get the ball back, they know we can hurt them. Just like that, we did it.

Bielsa is a football fanatic. The personal accounts are a positive because they shed light on hidden aspects of the game. You can find answers in it. He filled me in on his unchecking process.

Bielsa is in a league of his own. I’d never had a mentor quite like him before. That specificity. He does it regardless of who you are.

This isn’t meаnt аs а persоnаl аttаck оn Erik ten Hаg.

This is in no way intended as criticism of the present manager of Manchester United.

Many in the football community consider Marcelo Bielsa to be the best coach in the game. It came as a surprise when he was fired as manager of Leeds United, but he seems to be back on top form again.

The Argentine coach played a crucial role in Uruguay’s historic win over Brazil.

While Ten Hag is undoubtedly competent, Pellistri stands to gain considerably more from Bielsa’s wealth of experience. Let’s hope he remembers some of it when he gets back to Manchester.