WATCH: Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga Almost Breaks World Record For Highest Box Jump while training
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During pre-season training, Anthony Elanga came up just short of a world record. Last season, the Manchester United youngster had a breakout season, scoring three goals as he continued to get opportunities under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. Now he wants to cement his place in the first team under new manager Erik ten Hag.
He’s working extra hard to achieve this goal. This has included some impressive box jumps, with the Swede setting a new personal best in the process. According to a social media post, he jumped 63 inches or just over five feet. That is only four inches short of the world record set by American personal trainer Chris Spell, who admitted that such a jump took months of practice.
Elanga made 27 appearances last season, demonstrating a hunger for big games by scoring in a Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid, securing United a much-needed draw. The 20-year-old will face stiff competition at Old Trafford, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming pre-season.
Anthony Elanga believes the competitive environment at Manchester United will bring the best out of him
Cristiano Ronaldo plays in the No.9 position, while Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are interested in the wide positions, both of which Elanga can fill. The player, on the other hand, is looking forward to the challenge, claiming that competition brings out the best in players.
According to his latest interview with the club’s official website, Elanga said, “Competition is healthy, especially in the environment I am in. I feel like everyone is pushing each other to become the best version of themselves and it shows, even in training. Competition is something you need in a big team like Manchester United. If you want to become the best, you’ve got to compete with the best.”
The 20-year-old Swedish international is no doubt to desperate to build upon his breakout campaign at Old Trafford, and given his impressive level of physical development, we say he’s perfectly placed to do just that.
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