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Sekou Kone has recently been seen in Manchester United first team training.
He was signed from Malian side Guidars FC in August, but was initially set to be integrated into United’s Under-18 side, then Under-21s.
However, Kone’s work at Carrington has impressed Erik ten Hag enough for him to be promoted to training with his senior squad.
Last month, there were reports that Kone has looked so good behind the scenes that he could even be involved with the first team this season.
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The report said that if United make it far enough in the League cup, Ten Hag may consider handing Kone his debut earlier than expected.
With Kobbie Mainoo’s recent injury set to keep him out of action until November, Kone could be given an opportunity soon.
United approach their busiest run of the season, with six games in the next three weeks – an average of one game every 3.5 days.
Casemiro and Toby Collyer’s fitness levels are currently unknown.
The former picked up an injury late on in United’s 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday, while Collyer missed the affair due to a knock.
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If the pair are absent, Sekou Kone would be one of only two fit defensive midfielders in United’s squad, behind Manuel Ugarte.
Whether Ten Hag will risk throwing Kone into the deep end for United’s next game will be seen.
United travel to Turkey to face Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
The Red Devils are chasing their first win in the competition this season, after drawing their opening two games.
New signing Sékou Koné in first-team training! pic.twitter.com/yowGraAYoz
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