Forlan's hopes for Pellistri

Our former striker accepts it is difficult given the wealth of options open to manager Erik ten Hag but, after working with Pellistri at Penarol, he feels the winger will prove his quality at Premier League level.

The youngster, still only 21, came off the bench in our season opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday and worked hard down the right flank as we held out for a 1-0 victory.

After scoring our final goal of pre-season, the late equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Athletic Club in Dublin, Pellistri will be keen to keep providing an option for Ten Hag, with Tottenham up next in our first away game of the campaign on Saturday.

Having been an advocate of the wide man since his time as…