February 15th 2025.
This Sunday, there is a possibility that Chido Obi-Martin will make his debut for Manchester United against Tottenham. In preparation for the Premier League match, Manchester United has included Chido Obi, along with four other academy players, in their travelling squad. This decision comes as a result of multiple midfield injuries that Ruben Amorim's side has faced before their trip to north London. Unfortunately, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, and Toby Collyer are all unavailable for the match.
Amad Diallo, who has been a standout performer since Amorim became manager in November, may miss the rest of the season due to an ankle ligament injury. This unfortunate news comes after last week's announcement that Lisandro Martinez will also be out for the remainder of the campaign due to a cruciate ligament injury. The Argentine defender had to undergo surgery this week. As a result, Amorim is now limited in his options for the Spurs match.
According to The Academy Scoop, Chido Obi, Sekou Kone, Jack Moorhouse, Harry Amass, and Elyh Harrison have all joined Manchester United's first-team squad for the weekend's game. Among them, Sekou Kone has been impressive at the youth level for Manchester United. The 17-year-old Chido Obi, who joined from Arsenal in October, has also been in top form for United's youth teams, scoring 12 goals in just 12 appearances.
During his pre-match press conference on Friday, Amorim was asked about Chido Obi, to which he replied, "I don't want to mention names. We have to be cautious. We've had some injuries this week, so we've called up some young players to join our training. He's one of them." This statement shows that Amorim is aware of Chido Obi's talent and is considering him as an option for the match against Tottenham.
Aside from Chido Obi, there are other talented young players who have been called up to the first-team squad for the weekend. Sekou Kone, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder who was signed from Malian side Guidars FC last August, has also been impressive for United's academy teams. Jack Moorhouse, a 19-year-old central midfielder, has been a key figure at the youth level but has not yet been given the opportunity to play for the first team.
Another young player, 18-year-old goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, was on the bench for United's recent 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. Similarly, Harry Amass, a left-back, has been on the bench for five matches this season but is still waiting for his first senior appearance. It is clear that Amorim is willing to give these young players a chance to prove themselves on the big stage.
As Manchester United prepares to face Tottenham, they currently sit in 13th place in the Premier League, just two points ahead of Ange Postecoglou's side. With a mixture of experienced players and young talents, Amorim's side will be looking to secure a much-needed win against a tough opponent.
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