Dermot Mee could start for Manchester United against LeicesterDermot Mee could start for Manchester United against Leicester
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Man Utd could hand out a debut when they face Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday night.
Manchester United could hand out a senior debut when they travel to face Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Ruben Amorim's side are back in action for the final time before the international break but face a selection crisis for the tie.
Andre Onana is not expected to be fit enough to start the match after an illness issue, while Atlay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are both still sidelined through injury. It leaves United short of senior goalkeeper options with Dermot Mee, Hubert Graczyk and Elyh Harrison the options available to Amorim for the clash with Leicester.
Mee has never made a senior appearance for the club and here is everything you need to know about him ahead of a possible debut.
Who is Dermot Mee?
Full name: Dermot William Mee
Date of Birth: 20 November 2002 (22 years)
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad number: 45
Mee joined United from Walsall in 2019 but has never made a competitive appearance for the club before. Although he was born in Birmingham, he represents Northern Ireland at youth international level. The 22-year-old joined Altrincham on loan in August 2022 and made four senior appearances during his six-month spell. He also spent temporary spells with Fulham's academy, Trafford FC, Runcorn Linnets and Witton Albion and had a work experience loan with AFC Wimbledon.
Mee was part of a youthful United squad that travelled to San Diego in 2023 for a pre-season friendly against Wrexham, but he didn't feature in the match. He has regularly trained with the first-team during his time at the club and has represented them in the EFL Trophy and Premier League 2.
The young goalkeeper was rewarded with a new contract at the club in August 2023 and was given the No.45 shirt number for the current campaign.
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