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Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has urged Marouane Fellaini to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window.

Fellaini established himself as a first-teamer under Louis van Gaal last season, however his red card on the final day at Hull meant he missed the first three league games through suspension and he has started just three matches this term.

Two of those came in the League Cup and the Belgian's sole Premier League start was up front against Liverpool and he has made nine substitute appearances so far this campaign.

Fellaini was not selected in Belgium's squad for the friendly win over Italy and the cancelled match against Spain due to injury, however Wilmots believes he needs regular game-time ahead of Euro 2016.

"A player who does not play for his club is annoying for a coach," Wilmots told Le Soir.

"Fellaini could play to support the attack, as the No.6. He has very good technique, very good ability to track back and recover. Maybe he will try to find a new challenge in January, if it is possible."

Fellaini's last seven international appearances have all been starts for the No.1-ranked international side in the world.