Last week, after his £5 million departure was completed, Erik ten Hag opened up on exactly why Manchester United felt the need to cash in on a ‘very talented’ young player. Facundo Pellistri, the Red Devils boss said, had made some impressive progress over the previous few months too. His introduction in an unfamiliar right-back role during the Community Shield spoke to Ten Hag’s trust in the winger, as well as the versatile streak he obvious sees in him. But when Panathinaikos firmed up their interest, Manchester United could not stand in Pellistri’s way. After handing him only one Premier Le…