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Man Utd fans demand Hannibal Mejbri be given first team chance after ANOTHER Man of the Match performance for Tunisia

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HANNIBAL MEJBRI is starring on international duty for Tunisia and now Manchester United fans want to see Ralf Rangnick give him a chance.

The 18-year-old midfielder first put in a man of the match display against the United Arab Emirates last Monday in the inaugural Fifa Arab Cup.

Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri, 18, has picked up two man-of-the-match awards with Tunisia
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Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri, 18, has picked up two man-of-the-match awards with TunisiaCredit: Getty
United fans are urging interim boss Ralf Rangnick to give Mejbri a chance in the first team
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United fans are urging interim boss Ralf Rangnick to give Mejbri a chance in the first teamCredit: Getty

And he picked up ANOTHER award in Wednesday's 1-0 semi-final win over Egypt.

Mejbri first helped the African nation secure qualification into the quarter-finals after the 1-0 win over the UAE saw Tunisia top Group B last week.

Six-cap international Mejbri started in every game for Mondher Kebaier's men in the Arab Cup.

He also chipped in with an assist in the 5-1 victory against Mauritania.

And Mejbri then put in another top performance today as Tunisia booked their place in this weekend's final against either Qatar or Algeria.

United supporters have now waxed lyrical over the teenager.

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Urging interim manager Rangnick to get the player involved in the first team, one user tweeted: "Bring Hannibal Mejbri into the first team and that midfield is fixed. I dare say it."

Another remarked: "I want to see this lad given a chance in the 2nd half of the season along with Amad [Diallo]. They are brilliant talents."

A third added: "I think Rangnick will give more chance to youth players. Hope this guy will get it."

Meanwhile one stated: "This boy deserve game time in the first time! Baller."

Mejbri's latest star turn came in Wednesday's Arab Cup semi-final win over Egypt
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Mejbri's latest star turn came in Wednesday's Arab Cup semi-final win over EgyptCredit: Getty

And this fan posted: "Too f***ing good to be sat in our youth. Play him or loan him to a UCL side."

One then said: "He's very talented player btw. It's incredible how we have such a talent in our B team."

Another simply messaged: "This boy seriously needs to be added in our first team."

Rangnick has hinted he is keen to give youth a chance having promoted SIX academy players to the first team this week.

Mejbri made his United debut in the final Premier League game of last season as he come on as a substitute in the 2-1 win away at Wolves.

Due to his stunning displays in the academy, the ex-Monaco youth ace was rewarded with a long-term contract in March.

United fans will be hoping he puts on a show once again when Tunisia play in the final this weekend.

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