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Man Utd name seven academy teenagers on bench for Spurs clash as injury crisis forces Ruben Amorim into shock line-up
MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced to name seven academy kids and another untried teenager on their bench for their clash with Tottenham today amid a horror injury crisis. The Red Devils currently have 11 first team stars out injured and Ruben Amorim has been forced into some uncomfortable decisions ahead of a huge visit to face Spurs. RexRuben Amorim has out eight teenagers on the bench[/caption] GettyInjury to Amad Diallo has taken United’s injury crisis to another level, with 11 first team players now out[/caption] United’s bench packed with kids Amad Diallo became the latest big name to find himself sidelined after suffering an ankle ligament injury – with fears the winger could miss the remainder of the season. Kobbie Mainoo is also out of action with a muscle strain – with Ruben Amorim revealing he is out for six weeks – while fellow holders Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer are both out. Christian Eriksen and Leny Yoro are also out after falling ill ahead of the game. Elsewhere Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof all remain out of action. As a result, Amorim will now have to turn to youth with the struggling boss taking eight teenagers in his travelling squad to North London. The average age of the bench is just 19.45 years old, with Victor Lindelof, 30, the only player with Premier League experience. Elyh Harrison (18), Harry Amass (17), Tyler Fredricson (19), Ayden Heaven (18), Jack Fletcher (18), Sekou Kone (19), Jack Moorhouse (19), Chido Obi-Martin (17) will be watching on, ready to make their top-flight bows. While seven have come through the ranks at Carrington, centre back Heaven was signed from Arsenal earlier this month. None of those youth stars have made their professional debut for United yet and would be thrown in at the deep end if they were given the nod by Amorim this afternoon. United fans have been calling for Chido Obi-Martin to get a chance in the first team given his stunning goalscoring form in the youth leagues. The Danish teenager, who signed for United from Arsenal this summer, has scored 37 goals in 24 U18 Premier League appearances over the last two seasons. GettyUnited fans have been calling for youth goalscoring machine Chido Obi-Martin to get a chance[/caption] GettyHarry Amass impressed during United’s pre-season tour[/caption] Man Utd injuries for Spurs clash 11 stars set to miss out: Lisandro Martinez Kobbie Mainoo Amad Diallo Manuel Ugarte Toby Collyer Luke Shaw Altay Bayindir Jonny Evans Victor Lindelof Tom Heaton Mason Mount BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS While left-back Amass caught the eye of United fans for his performances in the club’s pre-season fixtures this summer. Amass, who represents England at U18 level, was thought to be highly rated by previous boss Erik ten Hag, who regularly asked him to train with the first team. Midfielder Moorhouse is another highly rated star and even had Amorim personally watch his performance during a 5-1 win over Southampton in December alongside Darren Fletcher and Jason Wilcox. Fellow midfield talent Kone has a different story to the rest with United splashing £1million on the 19-year-old this summer in a deal with Guidars FC in his homeland of Mali. Another midfielder, Fredricson has risen through the ranks at Carrington and, although he is yet to make his debut for the club, has been earmarked as a potential player of the future. While creative talent Fletcher has probably been the closest to making a breakthrough this season, having been named on the bench in the Premier League three times already this term. Goalkeeper Harrison, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Chester, will provide back-up should there be any more injuries to shot-stoppers, given the absences of Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir already. Perhaps the most familiar name to many fans, centre-back Ayden Heaven, 18, joined United last month from Arsenal’s academy – similarly to Chido Obi. The towering defender was offered a pro deal with the Gunners, but opted to join United instead in pursuit of first team minutes. Amorim’s opposite number, Ange Postecoglou, has given more minutes to teenagers than any other Premier League boss this term due to Spurs’ own injury crisis. Kids Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have emerged as regular first team starters as a result. PAGaolkeeper Elyh Harrison will provide cover for Andre Onana[/caption] RexJack Moorhouse has been personally watched by Ruben Amorim at youth level[/caption] AlamyUnited spent £1m on Sekou Kone in the summer[/caption] GettyAyden Heaven signed for Man Utd in January from Arsenal[/caption] GettyTyler Fredricson ha
MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced to name seven academy kids and another untried teenager on their bench for their clash with Tottenham today amid a horror injury crisis.
The Red Devils currently have 11 first team stars out injured and Ruben Amorim has been forced into some uncomfortable decisions ahead of a huge visit to face Spurs.
Amad Diallo became the latest big name to find himself sidelined after suffering an ankle ligament injury – with fears the winger could miss the remainder of the season.
Kobbie Mainoo is also out of action with a muscle strain – with Ruben Amorim revealing he is out for six weeks – while fellow holders Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer are both out.
Christian Eriksen and Leny Yoro are also out after falling ill ahead of the game.
Elsewhere Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof all remain out of action.
As a result, Amorim will now have to turn to youth with the struggling boss taking eight teenagers in his travelling squad to North London.
The average age of the bench is just 19.45 years old, with Victor Lindelof, 30, the only player with Premier League experience.
Elyh Harrison (18), Harry Amass (17), Tyler Fredricson (19), Ayden Heaven (18), Jack Fletcher (18), Sekou Kone (19), Jack Moorhouse (19), Chido Obi-Martin (17) will be watching on, ready to make their top-flight bows.
While seven have come through the ranks at Carrington, centre back Heaven was signed from Arsenal earlier this month.
None of those youth stars have made their professional debut for United yet and would be thrown in at the deep end if they were given the nod by Amorim this afternoon.
United fans have been calling for Chido Obi-Martin to get a chance in the first team given his stunning goalscoring form in the youth leagues.
The Danish teenager, who signed for United from Arsenal this summer, has scored 37 goals in 24 U18 Premier League appearances over the last two seasons.
Man Utd injuries for Spurs clash
11 stars set to miss out:
- Lisandro Martinez
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Amad Diallo
- Manuel Ugarte
- Toby Collyer
- Luke Shaw
- Altay Bayindir
- Jonny Evans
- Victor Lindelof
- Tom Heaton
- Mason Mount
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While left-back Amass caught the eye of United fans for his performances in the club’s pre-season fixtures this summer.
Amass, who represents England at U18 level, was thought to be highly rated by previous boss Erik ten Hag, who regularly asked him to train with the first team.
Midfielder Moorhouse is another highly rated star and even had Amorim personally watch his performance during a 5-1 win over Southampton in December alongside Darren Fletcher and Jason Wilcox.
Fellow midfield talent Kone has a different story to the rest with United splashing £1million on the 19-year-old this summer in a deal with Guidars FC in his homeland of Mali.
Another midfielder, Fredricson has risen through the ranks at Carrington and, although he is yet to make his debut for the club, has been earmarked as a potential player of the future.
While creative talent Fletcher has probably been the closest to making a breakthrough this season, having been named on the bench in the Premier League three times already this term.
Goalkeeper Harrison, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Chester, will provide back-up should there be any more injuries to shot-stoppers, given the absences of Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir already.
Perhaps the most familiar name to many fans, centre-back Ayden Heaven, 18, joined United last month from Arsenal’s academy – similarly to Chido Obi.
The towering defender was offered a pro deal with the Gunners, but opted to join United instead in pursuit of first team minutes.
Amorim’s opposite number, Ange Postecoglou, has given more minutes to teenagers than any other Premier League boss this term due to Spurs’ own injury crisis.
Kids Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have emerged as regular first team starters as a result.
