Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri has been at the center of the action once again during his loan spell at Championship side Birmingham City.
The 19-year-old is currently on loan with the Blues, coming on as a late substitute in their weekend match against Midland rivals Coventry City.
And the Tunisian international proved once again that he has the desire and passion that may well make him welcome back at Old Trafford once he has gained valuable experience.
Man Utd youngster Hannibal Mejbri was once again in the thick of the action during his loan spell at Birmingham https://t.co/iXMpVI5nCi
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After being on the pitch for just 22 minutes, Mejbri was drawn into a fight with Coventry midfielder Gustavo Hamer.
When the two players tangled, Hamer lashed out and received a red card, which subsequently saw him suspended for four games, much to the dismay of his manager and former United striker Mark Robins.
Despite making 3 appearances for United last season, including a fiery cameo against fierce rivals Liverpool, Mejbri was deemed not ready to be included in new boss Erik ten Hag’s plans for the current season.
The Tunisian international has been heavily involved since arriving at St. Andrews, just as he was at United before going on loan for a season.
And in his fledgling career thus far, the fiery young midfielder has earned his share of criticism and applause with his no-nonsense style of play.
French-born Mejbri joined United from Monaco’s Ligue 1 youth system in 2019.
His appearance at Anfield last season has been the most talked about moment of his United career so far.
After coming on as an 84th-minute substitute in April’s 0-4 loss at the hands of arch-rivals Liverpool, the youngster was booked after some strong tackles before hitting Jordan Henderson, leaving the England international in a heap.
This was just weeks before Mejbri became involved in a training ground brawl with fellow United player Alex Telles, with the pair reportedly having to be separated at the club’s Carrington training complex.
Despite his antics, Mejbri has drawn praise, most notably from former United captain Gary Neville, who told The Mirror that he enjoyed seeing a bit of a fight from the young United star.
“To be fair, at least the boy is showing something.
“Honestly, it takes a little kid to show the rest how to run to the ball and put up a challenge. In fact, I’m proud of him.
“Maybe he doesn’t like the idea of ​​Liverpool going over him, I wish the others were the same.”
And as the teenager learns his trade amidst the Championship melee, Ten Hag and United fans will be excited at the prospect of this feisty midfielder lighting up Old Trafford again soon.
