MANCHESTER UNITED have announced a youthful looking starting XI for their match against Astana in Kazakhstan this afternoon.
The average age of the Red Devil’s starting outfielders is just 20.2 as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer puts his faith in United’s talented youngsters.
This afternoon’s match against Astana is Tahith Chong’s ninth first team appearance for the Red DevilsCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
And fans are delighted to see the opportunities being given to the club’s talented young stars of the future.
One wrote: “Surprisingly excited for this game, what a great opportunity for the youngsters.
“And Lingard as captain – if he can’t mark such occasion with a goal or assist then all hope is lost.”
While another gushed: “So proud of each and one of them.
“Just hope they can play their best game and win it for us.
“Will boost their morale.”
One clearly has their favourite: “Levitt masterclass incoming”.
Another added: “Love seeing this team get a runout.”
And one scathingly remarked: “Might perform better than the senior team.”
The Red Devils have already qualified for the round of 32 – but could slip to second in their group with defeat tonight if Partizan Belgrade beat AZ Alkmaar.
Greenwood is expected to lead the line tonight, and the 18-year-old will be brimming with confidence after bagging his first ever Premier League goal against Sheffield United at the weekend.
Meanwhile Jesse Lingard captains the side tonight, as one of the few senior players in the starting XI.
And inspirational teenager Max Taylor, having beaten cancer, is on the substitutes’ bench for the Red Devils.
Lee Grant and Luke Shaw are the only other senior players in the starting XI.
Kick-off in Kazakhstan is at 3:50pm.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
