Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan is hoping for a big season from Facundo Pellistri.

The Uruguayan impressed in preseason for United.

Forlan told manutd.com: "Well, I know Pellistri. I was his manager at Penarol, when he was playing there, then he left for United. So of course, you're aware [of him] and we want him to get more minutes.

"We know it's not easy. It's difficult. But he's a really good player and a nice guy.

"He scored a goal in the last game [of pre-season] and hopefully he can get more minutes at United."