Manchester United attacker Bruno Fernandes has admitted that Facundo Pellistri should have received his first team chance much earlier.

Pellistri has struggled to make an impact with the Red Devils, despite being a starter for his national team Uruguay.

He finally made his competitive debut for United on Tuesday, coming off the bench in the Carabao Cup quarter final win over Charlton Athletic.

Pellistri posted on Instagram: "The day has come! happy to make my official debut!".

Many United players responded positively, but Fernandes' message stood out.

He replied to Pellistri: "You deserved it a long time ago".