Bilic loves Lanzini

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Slaven Bilic has admitted he’s a massive fan of Manu Lanzini. and the growing influence the midfielder is having on the Irons.

Talking to the official website he said: ““He started the season with a big injury and a big disappointment that he couldn’t go to play for Argentina at the Olympic Games.

The he needed a bit of time to get into good shape and all that, and the team helped him.

“Of course he is now also helping the team and he’s a top player who is basically making all the players around him feel more comfortable on the ball, on the pitch, playing with more confidence, knowing if they’re in trouble they can pass to him and he will always make that space available for them. That is crucial.

“I’m a big fan of him. He’s a very young player with his ups and downs and he has to stay focussed and totally in his game and in football he can achieve great things.”