Manchester United’s ongoing injury crisis has forced manager Ruben Amorim to rely heavily on academy talent, with several youngsters stepping up to fill the gaps in recent weeks.
With key players missing, particularly in midfield and attack, United’s squad depth has been tested, and Amorim has had to turn to Carrington’s rising stars to bolster the first team.
Despite expectations for their attacking signings, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled for consistency, leaving United without a reliable goal threat.
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Hojlund’s hot-and-cold form and Zirkzee’s lack of impact have left United lacking a clinical edge, with a negative goal differential highlighting their struggles in front of goal.
This situation has left Amorim with no choice but to give opportunities to promising academy prospects, hoping that youth energy can inject life into the struggling attack.
With United missing several senior players due to injury and illness, the match against Tottenham saw the latest academy star get his chance in the first-team setup.
As United chased a late equalizer against Spurs, Amorim introduced a young forward who has been making noise in the club’s youth setup.
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Chido Obi-Martin made his senior debut for United in the closing minutes of the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.
The 17-year-old, who joined United from Arsenal’s academy last October, has been a standout performer for the club’s youth teams this season.
Obi replaced Casemiro in stoppage time, marking his first-ever competitive appearance for the senior squad.
Although his time on the pitch was brief, his rapid rise through the academy ranks suggests he could have a bright future at Old Trafford.
His impressive performances at the youth level, including multiple hat-tricks in the FA Youth Cup, have put him firmly on the radar for future first-team opportunities.
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Source: Centred Devils