Manchester United’s preparations are ramping up ahead of a return to action on Tuesday night against Nottingham Forest.
The final international break of the season is over, and we now have a clear two months until the campaign comes to a close.
Manchester United will hope to have 14 games left to play, which would mean Ruben Amorim has taken United to the Europa League final, which occurs on May 21st.
Domestically, United have nine league games left to play, although they are little more than a formality as Amorim’s Red Devils sit 13th in the table.
That being said, United will be keen to pick up as many points as possible, with seventh place just 10 points clear. It is not impossible that United could rise up the table.
With preparations ramping up for United, Amorim welcomed five players back into United training. Meanwhile, some academy starlets stepped up, including one who is set for big things under Amorim.
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Bendito Mantato is set for Manchester United first team debut
This season has already seen Amorim hand out two United academy debuts, and if we had to predict, it looks like several others are being lined up already as additional debutants.
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Now, Friday has seen Amorim overseeing a number of talents in first-team training, with Bendito Mantato among the faces.
Due to his exciting ability, Mantato has long been considered a future star. Now, according to Academy Scoop, he is set to commit his future to United.
The reliable academy news X account explains that Mantato will sign his professional contract with United next week, and he is expected to have a huge end to the season.
It is claimed that Amorim is keen to give Mantato his senior debut before this season ends, which is excellent news for the 17-year-old.
Exclusive: Bendito Mantato is set to sign his first professional contract for Manchester United next week.
The 17-year-old is held in high regard by the club, with Ruben Amorim keen to hand him a first-team debut before the season's end. pic.twitter.com/zNPfYplNxA
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Mantato is a physical standout prospect, which bodes well for his chances in the first team.
Bendito Mantato could be Ruben Amorim’s Geovany Quenda alternative
Mantato is a player United are very excited by, and his abilities lend themselves very well to Amorim’s system as he could be a brilliant right wing-back
The English youth international is fast, strong and has the end product which makes him a complete package threat against every level he is used against.
Mantato has been tipped to save United millions, and he has all the traits needed in a wing-back to be successful in Amorim’s unique system.
Upon the arrival of Amorim, it was suggested that Mantato stood an excellent chance of becoming a star, and we are now seeing the first signs of this being the case on Friday.