Teenage kicks for Harry
It’s not that long ago that Harry Amass was working his way through the Watford Academy – but today he starts a Premier League game for Manchester United.
In doing so, he – at 18 years and 28 days – will become the fourth youngest player to start a Premier League match for the club behind Mason Greenwood (17y 223d), Federico Macheda (17y 253d) and Phil Neville (18y 21d).
Amorim allowing Onana to disconnect
Manchester United manage Ruben Amorim has made the decision to drop Andre Onana for today’s game at Newcastle, meaning that it will be the first Premier League game the goalkeeper hasn’t featured in since the final day of the 2022-23 season.
Taking Onana’s place at St James’ Park is Altay Bayindir, and Amorim has been clear with his pre-match comments that the move is for one game and has been made to give his underfire stopper some head space.
It’s a normal thing. Sometimes you have to push the player to play again, and sometimes you have to allow the player to disconnect. He’ll be back in training tomorrow and focused on the next game.
Ruben Amorim on Andre Onana
Amass appeal
Harry will make his first Manchester United start against Newcastle.
The left-back, 18, made his debut against Leicester last month after coming off the bench.
He will now make his first Red Devils start in the trip to Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim shuffling things up.
Patrick Dorgu has made way for Amass, who was called up to first-team training for the first time in February 2024.
Amass had to remain patient for his debut after being named on the bench on several occasions under Erik ten Hag and Amorim.
