Phil Neville: "Rotation is key to Adnan Januzaj's development"

Manchester United coach Phil Neville has stated that rotation for youngster Adnan Januzaj is key to his development after he was left out against Olympiakos in midweek.

The emergence of the 19-year-old has been one of the few positive points in a below-par season for United, with the reigning Premier League champions sitting sixth in the table and facing a 2-0 deficit ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Olympiakos.

“Everyone knew we had a special talent on our hands, but the real test comes when you play at Old Trafford,” Neville told United’s official website.

“So that was the question back in pre-season: has he got the temperament to play for Manchester United at Old Trafford?

“Well, I think he’s answered that. You have to have the courage, the belief, the confidence, the determination to play for Manchester United – those characteristics are key to a player’s success here and Adnan is no different.

“It’s still early doors for him, though, and I think we’ve treated him right. We’ve played him in games and we’ve also rested him in others and given him a bit of a breather.

“We have to make sure that in two or three years he’s still improving and reaching the levels we hope he can reach. That’s our job as coaches.”