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Andrei Kanchelskis Says Memphis Depay Can Become the Best Winger in the World

Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis has backed under-fire Memphis Depay, telling 888Sport.com, via Talking Baws, that the former PSV Eindhoven man could still become the world's best wide player.

Memphis has provided only five goals and five assists since joining United for £31 million in the summer, but Kanchelskis has backed him to come good at Old Trafford.

"He is a very good player," he told 888Sport.com. "He’s a skillful winger with good crossing ability and a great change of pace. He has the potential to become the best winger in the world.