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Ruben Amorim has finally received his working visa, making him able to carry out training at Carrington.
United received the paperwork at the end of last week, allowing Amorim for a week of training now before they face Ipswich on the weekend.
Unfortunately for Amorim, most of his first-team squad are off on international duty. This has left those not selected or who are recovering from injury to work with.
Leny Yoro is recovering well, looking set to return against Ipswich, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia also close to recovery.
However, two of Amorim’s centre-backs are now ruled out effecting their international duties. Lisandro Martinez has returned early rom Argentina, having picked up an issue with his back against Leicester while Victor Lindelof limped off the pitch in Sweden’s match with Slovakia.
Elsewhere Kobbie Mainoo is also out injured, causing a reliance on Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro.
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However, Ruben Amorim has invited one of the young academy stars to join in first-team training.
Ruben Amorim gives Godwill Kukonki a chance
Ruben Amorim is needing numbers in his training sessions with so many stars either away from Carrington or ruled out of team training.
As a result, the Portuguese manager has invited Godwill Kukonki to join in with his sessions.
The 16-year-old has started making a name for himself as a player who has the technical and physical qualities needed for senior football.
Despite only being 16, Kukonki towers at 6ft 5ins, making him a strong presence in the back line.
However, his height isn’t his only defining feature, being a rare left-footed centre-back.
Whether Kukonki features in Amorim’s first squad to take on Ipswich is unknown yet, but being a part of the Portuguese manager’s first training session at United will surly remain with the youngster forever.
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