Academy Talent Poised to Replace Rasmus Hojlund in Starting XI Against Fulham
Manchester United’s 19-year-old academy graduate, Omari Forson, is set to make his first start for the club in their upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham. This opportunity arises as Rasmus Hojlund, who has been in excellent form with eight goals in his last eight appearances, is sidelined for at least two weeks due to a muscle injury.
Confirmed by manager Erik ten Hag, Hojlund’s injury is described as a small one that occurred due to the high intensity of his playing style. Although not a major setback, he will have to wait for two to three weeks to fully recover. With Anthony Martial also out due to injury, Ten Hag is turning to the young talent of Forson to fill the void in attack.
Forson made his Premier League debut earlier this month as a second-half substitute in United’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolves. He has also made two appearances off the bench in the FA Cup. During United’s training sessions this week, Forson has been featured in a front three with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Athletic.
Having joined United’s academy from Tottenham in January 2019, Forson’s contract expires at the end of the season. This opportunity to start against Fulham could be crucial for his future at the club and could potentially earn him a new contract.
Ten Hag also has the option of playing Rashford as a central striker and deploying either Antony or Amad Diallo on the wing. The manager will have to carefully consider his options and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each player before making a final decision.
This upcoming match against Fulham will be an important test for Forson and an opportunity for him to showcase his talent on a bigger stage. United fans will be eagerly watching to see how he performs and whether he can make a significant impact in the absence of Hojlund and Martial.
It is clear that Manchester United’s academy continues to produce promising talents. Forson’s inclusion in the starting XI against Fulham highlights the faith that the club has in their youth development system. As the game approaches, fans will be eagerly anticipating the performance of this young talent and hoping that he can help secure a crucial victory for the team.
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