Shinji Kagawa admits he's fighting to save his career at Manchester United

Shinji Kagawa

After finally being given his first Premier League start by David Moyes, Shinji Kagawa was replaced by Adnan Januzaj at half-time. Manchester United went on to lose the game 2-1 against West Bromich Albion.

Shinji Kagawa has admitted that post his £17million move from Borussia Dortmund last year, he has struggled to settle in English football and make a place for himself in United’s starting XI.

“I have to take this like some kind of message (from the manager),” said Kagawa. “I need to improve more and more, or I cannot survive at this club.

“I have to take this in a positive way and keep trying to do my best.

“I thought that I would have been able to find some space to create the chances in the second half. In that sense I was disappointed (to have been substituted).

“Sure, I wasn’t involved that much, I didn’t touch the ball enough but I was trying to be patient so I didn’t feel that bad.”