Aaron Wan-Bissaka believes he is fulfilling Erik ten Hag's demands by becoming more involved in attacking areas for Manchester United.
The 25-year-old has started United's last four matches at right-back and is enjoying a season of healthy competition with Diogo Dalot, who has in recent weeks drifted over to the left as cover for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
Often described as the more defensive option for his quality in defending one-v-one situations, Wan-Bissaka has improved his attacking threat over the course of his season and enjoyed a resurgence as a result.
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"I think it's getting involved more in the higher part of the pitch, which is what the manager wants," Wan-Bissaka told The Telegraph. "That is what I've been giving him. He wants the full-back and winger to be on opposite lines, so if one is outside, the other is inside. That is what has been happening in the games on both sides of the pitch.
"It gives more options for other players. It creates space for other areas of the pitch. Now it is natural. It is what we do in training and what we practise, so we have to make it a habit to create as many options as possible.
"It is about timing. When to be in certain positions at different times. To get forward and be an option, the more players in the box the better. What it is is just having that understanding of what the coach demands. He is demanding and it brings the best out of us.
"My aim has been to keep improving and using each game step-by-step. I'm quite happy with it. The only thing I can do when I get on the pitch is give it my all for the team and the manager."
Despite Wan-Bissaka's improvement, speculation remains regarding his future at the club. United have held talks with the agent of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong ahead of a potential summer move, while Dalot is in talks over a new contract.
Former side Crystal Palace were one of several clubs linked with a January move for Wan-Bissaka, who is expected to garner similar interest ahead of next season.
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