Three Academy wonderkids spotted travelling with the senior stars for Brentford clash | OneFootball

Manchester United’s travelling squad to London for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brentford includes Academy wonderkids Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, and Harry Amass.

As revealed by The Manchester Evening News, 21 members of the first-team squad were pictured at the railway station before their train to London.

Ruben Amorim had taken the likes of Sekou Kone, Jaydan Kamason, and Bendito Mantato to Bilbao to train with the senior stars in preparation for the clash against the Bees.

Given the Red Devils will play Athletic Club in their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, the head coach was expected to ring in the changes for the game at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Academy stars will get their chance

Noussair Mazraoui had already been ruled out while Diogo Dalot is sidelined until the Europa League final should United qualify. This is why Kamason’s chances of earning a first team debut were considered quite high.

Harry Amass would come in for Patrick Dorgu, who is also very tired as per the head coach.

With Casemiro in need of rest after his heroics in Bilbao, Kone was also expected to partner Manuel Ugarte in midfield. Chido Obi was likely to receive his first start given Rasmus Hojlund is the only fit striker at Amorim’s disposal.

But given each position in the table is worth an estimated £3 million, Amorim did point out that he is eager to end the season on a high.

“Then every position we have in the Premier League, you win more money. So that is important. Then it is fighting for your pride.

“Of course, we don’t have anything to fight for. We have the second leg, which is really important for us. We know that, but we need to be competitive in every game.”

More could be travelling

Given Thomas Frank’s side are in contention to qualify for the Conference League, they are expected to go all out to secure a win at their den.

It must be remembered that this list includes only those who were photographed so more could have travelled with the team.

We will get to know officially on Sunday before the game. Hopefully, Amorim hands a few more wonderkids their chance to shine against the Bees.

Confirmed United squad members vs Brentford: Onana, Heaton, Bayindir, Maguire, De Ligt, Yoro, Lindelof, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Dorgu, Casemiro, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mount, Garnacho, Amad, Hojlund, Obi

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