Manchester United have often integrated academy players into their senior squad to add depth in busy times of the season.
Last season saw five United players under the age of 21 make their Premier League debut.
These were: Rasmus Hojlund, Omari Forson, Willy Kambwala, Ethan Wheatley and Dan Gore.
Erik ten Hag has a track record of fostering youth development in his managerial career, giving 23 Ajax academy players their senior debut when he was in the Netherlands.
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Gore returned to the starting lineup for Manchester United’s U-21 team against Doncaster this evening.
The midfielder hasn’t played a minute of football in almost nine months.
His last appearance was when he was on loan at Port Vale, coming off the bench against Portsmouth in January.
Over the summer, Gore dislocated his shoulder during an individual training session.
He was forced to undergo surgery on this injury in June.
Playing only one game during his loan spell at Port Vale, the midfielder has a history of bad luck with injuries.
In January, he suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury for the League 2 side.
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Doncaster U-21 vs United U-21 ended 3-3 after 90 minutes tonight in the EFL Trophy.
However, United went on to win 5-3 in the penalty shootout and will certainly feel rejuvenated with Gore’s return.
Ten Hag is an admirer of the 19-year-old attacking midfielder and has praised his work ethic in the past.
After Gore earned his Premier League debut in a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last year, Ten Hag insisted that it wasn’t a ‘gift’.
“I’m not a coach who gives opportunities to players [for no reason], they have to earn it.”
“I don’t hand opportunities to young players. They must consistently prove their worth in training”, he said.
He also included the midfielder in United’s pre-season squad this summer, before his injury.
Ten Hag will hope that Gore’s development continues, as he could potentially be a backup to Bruno Fernandes in the future.
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