Two 2020 Manchester United kids could give Erik ten Hag an opportunity.

This week, Manchester United play again in the Europa League, and it's possible that they won't have enough strikers to field a full team for the game.

Charlie McNeill, Alejandro Garnacho, Lisandro Martinez, Antony, Cristiano Ronaldo

 

When Manchester United play again in the Europa League this week, we might see a few of fresh faces among the substitutes, especially if they are younger. On Thursday night, the team coached by Erik ten Hag will welcome Omonia to Old Trafford. They are well aware that another victory is necessary for them to ensure their progression into the knockout round of the competition.

It should be another opportunity for United to demonstrate their impressive squad depth, and it should be an opportunity for the manager to give his talented youngsters a taste of senior football. With a packed fixture schedule and bigger tests on the horizon, it should be another opportunity for United.

Anthony Martial has suffered another injury, which has hampered United's preparation for the match. As a result, Cristiano Ronaldo is the only senior striker for United who is healthy enough to participate in the game. He made headlines by scoring twice on his return to his hometown last year against Newcastle, and he will be eager to lead the line against the same opponent again this weekend.

Anthony Martial has suffered yet another injury, which has made it difficult for Manchester United to prepare for the game. As a result, Cristiano Ronaldo is the only senior striker who is healthy enough to play in the match. Last year, on his return to his hometown, he scored two goals against Newcastle, and this weekend he will be eager to lead the line against the same opponent.

United will have the option of including 11 substitutes in their matchday squad, should they so choose. In addition, it appears that teenage forward Charlie McNeill will receive another call-up, despite the fact that it will come far too soon for Joe Hugill to be involved.

This week, both of the team's teenage strikers trained with the first team and had the opportunity to attract the attention of Ten Hag. This was a priceless opportunity for the strikers to demonstrate to the manager what they are currently capable of contributing to the team.

McNeill, who is only 19 years old, has already been given the opportunity to make his debut in the competition. He played in the club's most recent European home match against Real Sociedad and then followed that up by being named to the bench for the team's match away at FC Sheriff. Given his natural scoring instinct and his ability to read the game, he is now at an age where he should expect more senior involvement to help him progress. He still has a ways to go before he can ever make a significant impact playing for the first team, but he is now at an age where he can expect more senior involvement.

 

The 19-year-old McNeill has already made his debut in the competition, playing in the club's most recent European home match against Real Sociedad and then following it up with a place on the bench in an away match against FC Sheriff. Given his natural instinct to score goals and his ability to read the game, he is now at an age where he should expect more senior involvement to help him progress, even though he still has a long way to go before he can ever make a meaningful impact at the level of the first team.

Hugill, who is 18 years old and has not played for the club's academy sides this season due to a lengthy injury layoff, is getting closer to making a return to action and is eager to make up for lost time by impressing the new manager. Hugill has not played for the club's academy sides this season. However, now that he has a relatable role model in McNeill as someone who has made their senior debut, there is an additional incentive for him to get back on the pitch again. For him, the immediate focus is just to get back on the pitch again.

Ever since they both joined the club in the summer of 2020, the two adolescents have had a healthy rivalry with one another. This healthy rivalry has served as motivation for them to try and outscore one another as they make their way through the youth ranks of the club.

They both came into the club with a reputation for being deadly goal scorers at a young age, but the coaches at United gave them both additional training in an effort to add more to their games, especially in terms of their link-up play and physicality.

Following their participation in the historic victory over Nottingham Forest in the Youth Cup earlier this year, the next objective is for them to motivate each other to make the transition from young hopefuls to first-team fringe players.

Due to the fact that Manchester United won't be able to address their striker shortage until the following year, two signings from the year 2020 might be able to provide a short-term solution. However, this will require a lot of hard work and application, as well as a good slice of luck.


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