Manchester United academy star could get his first senior call-up against Liverpool

While Erik ten Hag has been at the receiving end of rightful criticism, one cannot deny that the club has been at the heart of a near-unprecedented injury crisis.

Key roles have gone missing or underperforming and thus the tactics have been all over the place. Moreover, muscle injuries in training appear to be the norm going forward, indicating both the fatigue that the players are feeling as well as just how unsustainable the tactics on the field are becoming.

As such, it is no surprise to see first-choice fullback Luke Shaw out of action for so long and the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot simply not cutting it. Tyrell Malacia has likewise been non-existent leading to a specific deficit at the left-back spot.

Harry Amass could get his first senior Manchester United call-up

Now, as per Academy Scoop, Harry Amass is likely to get his first-team call-up in the side’s next Premier League fixture against Liverpool.

The 17-year-old was reportedly absent from his usual U-18 duties and was instead training with the first team, leading to the speculation.

Amass is a highly-rated talent and has shown creative potential in his outings with the academy.

Supporters who have tracked his journey have even touted him to start against Liverpool, with the high-profile fixture expected to be the perfect baptism of fire for the starlet to prove his mettle.

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Of late, youngsters like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are proving to be the only glimmer of hope in a side where high-profile and experienced names simply aren’t proving themselves up to the task.

The squad appears to lack motivation and a real hunger- the precise kind that is a staple in young debutants eager to prove their mark.

Will Old Trafford see another gem from the academy this weekend?