Last year, Adnan Januzaj was one
of the few bright spots in a long and dreary season for the men in red. While
many of the more senior players struggled to find their form under David Moyes,
some going on to eventually voice their concerns, several younger players,
including the likes of James Wilson, Tom Lawrence, and Adnan Januzaj made their
first team debuts for the club. Januzaj showed impressive ability and a certain
flair, leading many to believe he could someday be as great as Ronaldo.
Then things took a turn. After
finishing in 7th in the Premier League and being eliminated without
a deep run in the FA Cup, League Cup, or Champions League, United parted ways
with Moyes and eventually appointed the then Netherlands manager, Louis van
Gaal. At the time, the new manager spelled promise for Januzaj, as van Gaal has
been credited with the rise to stardom for several players, including, but not
limited to, Xavi and Iniesta with Barca and Müller with Bayern.