Marcus Rashford's shoulder surgery came at an inopportune time for Manchester United, but it was necessary.
Rashford's surgery is in his best interests and United has the cover to take his place on the left flank.
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Jadon Sancho, Dan James, and Anthony Martial are all capable of playing at the position, but Anthony Elanga could be the biggest winner.
Elanga is a perfect fit for the part. He can play upfront as a striker, like Rashford, but his best position is out wide, where he can exploit his quick pace and counter-attacking ability.
Last season, the teenager scored 10 goals for the under-23s and also scored for the first team against Wolves on the final day of the season.
Elanga, 19, is ready for this moment and, more importantly, he is in prime position to take advantage of it.
Martial and James have yet to return to pre-season, and Sancho has yet to join the squad.
Elanga, like Mason Greenwood in 2019, will have an early opportunity to build a claim for a spot on the first team.
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The Sweden under-21 international had previously been on the outside of the team and is still a possibility for a loan move. A strong preseason may be able to change that.
Rashford's operation has also altered the scenario. If Elanga can impress and show he is first-team ready while England's star is away, it makes sense for United to keep him.
In the offseason, Elanga has been putting in the necessary work to demonstrate that he is ready to make the jump.
Last season, Elanga scored five goals in five games for United, the under-23s, and Sweden's under-21 side in all competitions.
Rashford's bad luck might turn into his big break. The 19-year-old needed a touch of luck to move up the United line, and his bad luck could turn into his big break.
This will be appreciated by Rashford. After all, it was because of an injury problem in 2016 that he was given his huge opportunity in the first place. Now, Elanga's next procedure may pave the way for him to achieve stardom.
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