Manchester United Turns to Youth Amid Injury Crisis
Manchester United have included 17-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin in their squad for the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur, as the club grapples with a series of injury setbacks. The Danish teenager, who joined United from Arsenal in October, has been in prolific form for the club’s youth teams, scoring 12 goals in 12 appearances at youth level. His inclusion comes amid a shortage of attacking options, with key players such as Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, and Antony unavailable due to injuries and loan moves.
Obi-Martin, who turned 17 in November, has already trained with the first team this week, according to manager Ruben Amorim. The young striker’s potential debut is further necessitated by injuries to midfielders Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Toby Collyer, as well as long-term absences of Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw. United’s injury crisis has forced Amorim to call upon several academy players, including Sekou Kone, Jack Moorhouse, Harry Amass, and Elyh Harrison, to bolster the squad.
Obi-Martin’s rapid rise has been notable, with the striker scoring a hat-trick in less than 15 minutes on his full debut for United’s Under-18s against Nottingham Forest. His inclusion in the senior squad highlights the club’s reliance on youth amid a challenging season, with United currently sitting 13th in the Premier League. The match against Tottenham could provide the young Dane with an unexpected opportunity to make his mark on the senior stage.
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