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CentreDevils can exclusively confirm that Chido Obi is set to return to Manchester United’s first team squad against Newcastle United this Sunday.
After a somewhat disappointing result last night against Lyon in the UEFA Europa League, United hope to bounce back against a tough Newcastle United side this Sunday.
With a lack of goal threat in the final third once again for so long, United were crying out for a clinical finisher in Lyon.
Joshua Zirkzee did come off the bench to score a goal, but it’s clear that Manchester United could do with another option as a striker.
Chido Obi has broken through to the first team this season like a man on fire.
Despite just being 17, his ascent earned him his initial call-up to the Denmark Under-21 team for the last international window.
Last summer, Obi moved from Arsenal to United, which was viewed as a major coup due to his outstanding potential.
After joining the Gunners from Danish side KB in 2022, he continued to improve at the Emirates.
In the most famous showcase of his talent, the young Dane bagged ten goals against Liverpool at youth level raising interest across Europe.
Chido Obi returns to United’s first team squad against Newcastle
CentreDevils can exclusively confirm that Chido Obi going to be named in the squad to face Newcastle United.
It was initially thought he would remain with the U21 squad tonight.
This thought came after the fact Chido played for the U21s earlier this week in which he netted twice in United’s 3-3 draw against Nottignham Forest’s U21s.
The U21s are in action again tonight against Reading U21s in which they will hope for a win.
Despite Chido Obi being a huge miss to the U21s, another hot prospect in Victor Musa is expected to step up after scoring 6 goals for the U18s last game.
Chido Obi has proven to be a key asset for Ruben Amorim’s squad at only 17 not only showing huge potential in the long term, but as a player that can help the Portuguese head coach in the short term as well.
Manchester United will hope to get the 3 points against Newcastle United this Sunday in what will be a difficult game away at St James’ Park.
MUFC fans will be looking to see if Chido will get a chance to get on the pitch and score his first goal for the senior side.
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