Manchester United have sent several of their brightest prospects out on loan this season in search of valuable first-team experience.
While Radek Vitek has grabbed the headlines at Bristol City, Harry Amass has quietly become one of the most exciting young performers in the Championship.
Amass was deployed in an advanced left wing-back role during Sheffield Wednesday’s 3–2 defeat to Preston North End, and he wasted no time showcasing his quality.
The teenager lit up the game inside the opening three minutes, delivering a sublime, defence-splitting assist to give his side the perfect start.
He made a blistering inside run, perfectly read by Liam Palmer.
Amass surged forward with electric acceleration, gliding past a desperate sliding challenge before storming into the penalty area.
Rather than firing a blind cross into the six-yard box, the youngster showed remarkable maturity by lifting his head to assess the situation and picking out the right pass.
He delivered a beautifully weighted cut-back to Charlie McNeill, who swept the ball into the far corner with confidence.
It was a precision-crafted moment from the young defender, underlining his rapidly improving decision-making in the final third.
Amass also played a crucial role in Wednesday’s second goal but unfortunately his side suffered another loss.
The 18-year-old completed 37 out of his 43 passes and successfully made two tackles.
United manager Ruben Amorim was openly critical of Patrick Dorgu on Friday.
He admitted that Dorgu’s decision-making at Old Trafford often leaves him anxious.
He described the Dane as a player who excels for his national team and in training but struggles to match that level in a United shirt.
With the left wing-back spot becoming a glaring problem area for United, Amass’ rise could not be better timed.
Promoting him to the senior squad next season may well be one of United’s smartest solutions.
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