Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised Hannibal Mejbri after he handed him his first start for the club in the 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday evening.

Unlike McTominay’s lack of responsibility, the Tunisian international worked his socks off throughout the 90 minutes and ten Hag singled him out for doing a “perfect job” at Turf Moor.

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Fans on Twitter were equally enthusiastic about Mejbri’s performance, with some hoping that he keeps his place for the doubleheader coming up against Crystal Palace:

The first person say: “Will start next game for sure”

“He’s provided the manager with a good headache. I’m sure we will see him start the next game.” – The second person

The third person add: “Yes. He was a box to box midfielder. Was everywhere and never looked like slowing. Put a great shift and I won’t be surprised if he starts again next weekend vs Palace”

“Brought the energy and was very good” – Another person says

Ten Hag did confirm that injuries were one of the main reasons why he was forced into picking Mejbri but the 20-year-old was clearly determined to make an impression.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for the midfielder who could have left Old Trafford before the transfer window closed at the start of this month.

Sevilla were interested in loaning Mejbri but it has been reported that a late intervention from ten Hag led to him remaining in Manchester.