Man Utd have signed an "explosive" LWB who could ruin Amass' development

[ad_1] Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim revealed after the extra-time win over Lyon within the Europa League that he would give younger gamers an opportunity to shine within the Premier League for the remainder of the season.

The Portuguese tactician was true to his phrase within the conflict with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Outdated Trafford on Sunday, as Tyler Fredericson and Harry Amass each began.

While it was a disappointing 1-0 defeat for the Reds, Amass caught the attention with a shiny exhibiting within the left wing-back place for the Pink Devils.

Why Harry Amass is an thrilling expertise The 18-year-old starlet performed the total 90 minutes in opposition to Wolves and showcased his defensive power and tenacity, profitable 9 of his 13 duels. He additionally accomplished 89% of his tried passes and created one probability down the flank.

It was his third Premier League look and second begin this season, while he additionally performed 20 minutes off the bench in opposition to Lyon, and reporter Sam Luckhurst claimed "all indicators" counsel that he can "compete" with Patrick Dorgu for a beginning berth subsequent time period.

This all means that Amass is an thrilling expertise who could possibly be a future star at Outdated Trafford, given his emergence within the first-team at such a younger age, and his robust show in opposition to Wolves.

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Nevertheless, Manchester United could have already signed a participant who may smash the younger left-back's improvement subsequent season and shifting ahead, within the type of Diego Leon.

Why Diego Leon may smash Harry Amass' improvement The Pink Devils snapped up the teenage defender from Cerro Porteno in Paraguay through the January switch window for a price that would reportedly rise to £7m.

While it isn't sure to go this fashion, Leon could possibly be considered as a greater long-term possibility than Amass as a result of the academy graduate is a extra worthwhile asset to be offered for PSR.

Homegrown gamers symbolize pure revenue for golf equipment as a result of they weren't signed for lavish switch charges and because of this United may, in idea, money in on gamers like Kobbie Mainoo and Amass to provide themselves extra room with PSR to make massive signings in different positions.

Leon's expertise at first-team degree at an identical age additionally means that the potential is there for him to reach at Outdated Trafford in the summertime as a hazard to Amass' place within the squad.

Stats

Leon (2024 Primera Division)

Amass (24/25 Premier League)

Appearances (begins)

19 (18)

3 (2)

Objectives

2

0

Huge possibilities created

1

0

Tackles + interceptions per sport

2.4

1.6

Dribbled previous per sport

0.7x

Error led to shot/purpose

0

Duels gained per sport

4.4

4.7

Stats through Sofascore

As you possibly can see within the desk above, the 18-year-old expertise has already performed 19 occasions and began 18 video games at league degree, regardless of solely turning 18 this month, and outperformed the English defender in a number of statistics.

Leon, who was as soon as described as an "explosive" and "marauding" left-back, has had extra time to regulate to taking part in first-team soccer and that would give him an edge over Amass heading into pre-season.

Due to this fact, the Paraguay youth worldwide may smash the United academy graduate's improvement by arriving as a possible improve on him, on the similar age.

It could possibly be an fascinating sub-plot to keep watch over through the membership's pre-season tour as a result of there could possibly be a giant battle on between them to impress Amorim.