Hannibal Mejbri, the promising Tunisian attacking midfielder, finds himself in a challenging phase of his career as he struggles to secure regular playing time at Sevilla FC, where he is currently on loan from Manchester United.
Having joined Manchester United from AS Monaco in 2019, Mejbri’s journey has been marked by highs and lows, including a loan spell at Birmingham in the 2022/2023 season.
However, upon his return to Old Trafford, the 21-year-old found himself surplus to requirements, prompting his loan move to Sevilla in January.
Despite hopes of flourishing in Andalusia, Mejbri’s stint at Sevilla has been marred by limited opportunities on the pitch.
The midfielder has featured sparingly, with his coach, Quique Sánchez Flores, publicly acknowledging the need for Mejbri to adapt to his new surroundings.
“We are going to give him the space he needs to understand where he is, that he is in Sevilla and what that means.
He must know where he is and we want to see him,” stated Sánchez Flores, expressing the club’s desire to see Mejbri integrate effectively into the team.
However, Mejbri’s playing time has remained scarce, raising concerns among Manchester United’s management.
The lack of involvement and limited appearances have left the talented midfielder grappling with frustration and uncertainty about his future.
Sánchez Flores, acknowledging the mental adjustment required for Mejbri’s transition from Manchester United to Sevilla, emphasized the challenges posed by the club’s current sporting crisis, reflected in their low standing in the Liga table.
While there were glimpses of progress with Mejbri starting against Real Sociedad in March, his subsequent absence from the team sheet has cast doubt on his immediate prospects at Sevilla.
Reports suggest that Manchester United is growing increasingly impatient with Mejbri’s lack of game time, highlighting the need for a swift resolution to the situation.
As Mejbri navigates through this testing period in his career, both he and Sevilla FC face the daunting task of finding common ground to unlock his full potential and ensure his development remains on track amidst mounting pressure and expectations from his parent club.
