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Januzaj admits out-of-position struggles at Man Utd

Adnan Januzaj believes he is being played out of position at Manchester United.

The 19-year old Belgian winger is struggling to fit into manager Louis van Gaal's 3-5-2 system and has been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Everton.

The supremely talented Januzaj admit it has been tough to try and hold down a starting position under van Gaal who has at times attempted to play him at wingback which is a role he feels is not for him.

"The system really can make it more difficult for me to play there, but I have to keep working," Januzaj said.

"That is what I am doing in training every day, as I want to get more games this season.

"My favourite position is as a No 10 or a winger.

"There are lots of players here and I can play in different roles - it's just a case of taking my opportunities."

He added: "I'm not really a wingback. It's harder for me because there is more defending involved and I'm not really a defender."

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