Manchester United continues to face a string of unfortunate injuries. Recently, we’ve had setbacks with Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw, who are both sidelined for significant periods. Now, Rasmus Hojlund joins the list.
While Hojlund’s absence is shorter, around two to three weeks, it could still mean missing up to five matches. This leaves us without any available central strikers, compounded by Anthony Martial’s injury.
The probable solution is to move Marcus Rashford into the striker position, though he may not be as effective there. This adjustment would create an opening on the wing. Alternatively, there’s the possibility of trusting a young striker like Joe Hugill, depending on Erik ten Hag’s decision.
Initially, it seemed logical to reintegrate Antony into the lineup, while some supporters advocate for giving Amad a chance. However, reports suggest the club is considering a different approach, as indicated by @AcademyScoop.
They are confident that Omari Forson is poised to make his complete debut for the Reds in tomorrow’s home match against Fulham, given the current injury predicament.
In a subsequent tweet, @AcademyScoop elaborated that Forson’s selection over Amad is not solely based on training performance but rather on his skillset and potential.
Forson has made appearances in a few first-team matches this season, all of which were brief cameos off the bench in the latter stages of games.
Tomorrow’s match presents the 19-year-old with his first significant opportunity to showcase his abilities, especially in front of a massive crowd of 75,000 fans.
It’s a pivotal moment for Forson, who aims to emulate the recent successes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, both of whom earned their places in the team in recent months.
Forson possesses the necessary skills to compete at this level, a fact beyond dispute. His positioning ahead of Amad in the pecking order is intriguing and speaks volumes about the manager’s current assessment. It also sheds light on Antony’s current standing in the manager’s plans.
Let’s hope Forson can make a positive impact tomorrow, potentially marking the beginning of another illustrious career for a product of the Red Devils’ academy.
