Facundo Pellistri has expressed his opinion after Uruguay’s surprise exit from the World Cup.
Uruguay won their last group game against Ghana, but it wasn’t enough, as South Korea’s victory against a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal side ensured the South American side finished third in their group.
In the hotly contested affair against the African nation, Pellistri started and put on a spirited performance.
The United youngster came close to scoring once with a well-placed shot that found no more than the side of the net.
Amid the varied reactions to Uruguay’s dramatic departure, Pellistri posted a heartfelt message on social media.
The 20-year-old wrote: “My first World Cup. It was my dream to play one and I achieved it”.
“It didn’t have the ending we wanted, but football is like that. Very sad not to have achieved more.”
“Thank you to everyone who supported! This continues, we will come back stronger”.
My first World Cup
It was my dream to play one and I achieved it. It didn’t have the ending we wanted, but football is like that.
Very sad not to have achieved more. Thanks to everyone who supported!
This continues, we will come back stronger pic.twitter.com/R0HVnJCr5U
– Facu Pellistri (@FPellistri07) December 3, 2022
After his participation in the competition, Pellistri is able to hold his head up.
He played significant minutes for La Celeste and had a prominent place in Diego Alonso’s team.
High on the list of priorities for the young winger will be deciding his future course of action as he prepares to return to United with the January transfer window opening in less than a month.
A few weeks ago, Pellistri’s agent had commented that his client’s departure from Old Trafford was “imminent” with the youngster unhappy with his playing situation at the club.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that United have a plan for Pellistri and are interested in sending him out on loan for more first-team minutes.
For most United fans, this is the ideal result, as the player’s opportunities with Erik ten Hag are likely to remain limited.
