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      Barcelona kid Yusuf Demir, 18, is the youngest foreign debutant to play for the LaLiga giants since Messi

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      TEENAGE sensations will have to be Barcelona’s bread and butter moving forward.The cash-strapped Catalans are having to rely on youngsters as boss Ronald Koeman attempts to rebuild the club’s reputation, after a poor season domestically and in Europe.
      Yusuf Demir, 18, became the youngest foreign debutant since Lionel Messi when he appeared against Athletic Bilbao over the weekendCredit: Getty
      Demir, pictured with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, has joined the Catalans on an initial loan deal
      Pedri, 18, has already shown what a talent he is – as one of Barça’s standouts in another dismal campaign, as well as a star-turn at the Euros for Spain.
      But on the other wing, it’s Yusuf Demir who could join the little playmaker in terrorising LaLiga defences.
      The Austrian born wideman, 18, made his debut for the fallen giants in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao over the weekend.
      His teasing appearance at such a tender age saw Demir become the youngest foreigner to play for the club since Lionel Messi in 2004.
      It’s no surprise than he’s already drawing comparisons to the legendary Argentinian.
      LOAN TO BUY
      Effectively, Demir is currently on loan to Barcelona from Rapid Vienna in a deal that includes a £9million option to buy next summer.
      But Koeman had no worries about throwing the talent into the deep end at the fiery San Mames stadium with the scores level.
      “Demir has had a hard time in the big San Mames stadium because he’s still very young,” the Dutch coach said after the game.
      “But it is very good for him to have made his debut here to begin to adapt to football of this level.”
      Demir has revealed it’s an honour to play for BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Demir, himself, was equally as buzzing about making his bow.
      “It’s an honour for me to play for this beautiful club,” he told Barça TV.
      “It feels like a kid’s dream come true. I worked really hard to reach this stage and I’m really happy to make my debut”.
      ESTABLISHED IN AUSTRIA
      Demir was born in Vienna to Turkish parents.
      He was signed by Rapid in 2013 aged just 10, before making his debut as a 17-year-old in the Austrian Bundesliga.
      Soon, his ability had attracted a host of scouts from clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Red Bull Salzburg and Inter Milan.
      But, he only had eyes for the Blaugrana when Rapid revealed they were willing to cash in on their prized asset.
      “I only want to play for Barcelona,” he reportedly told his bosses, as per Mundo Deportivo.
      Some 31 games and six goals later, he was loaned to Barca, who couldn’t afford the transfer fee to buy him this year.
      Last season, Demir played for Rapid Vienna in the Europa LeagueCredit: PA
      Brilliant teen Demir scored six times in 31 games for Rapid Vienna, after making his debut at 17
      BLISTERING START
      It is expected that Demir will play most of his football with Barcelona’s B team in the Segunda Division.
      However, after impressing Koeman over pre-season he might’ve forced his way into the ex-Everton manager’s first team plans.
      The confident kid first dazzled fans in a game against Gimnastic in July. He then went on to play a part in four more friendlies.
      It’s astonishing that within a month of his arrival he had already impressed Koeman enough to be handed a chance.
      Demir has been used as a midfielder, winger on the left and right, as well as a forward.
      His versatility could be key to his success at the Nou Camp.
      Demir’s versatility makes him a genuine possibility for a first team spot under Ronald KoemanCredit: Rex
      If he’s a success, Barcelona have the option of signing him for £9millionCredit: Getty

      And he’s proving himself to be popular amongst his peers already. He was one of the few players invited to Messi’s farewell dinner at his home, before his PSG departure.
      While his cheeky and irreverent personality has already endeared him to team-mates.
      A few impressive performances for Barcelona, and he will prove just as much a hit with the fans too.
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      Man Utd target Pape Matar Sarr, 18, is the Metz wonderkid who came through the same African football club as Sadio Mane

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      FORGET Eduardo Camavinga, it’s Pape Matar Sarr who is the most sought after teen in French football right now.The 18-year-old Metz star, who can play anywhere across the midfield, has plenty of suitors.
      Pape Matar Sarr, 18, is wanted by Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      Midfield powerhouse Sarr has exploded on to the scene in French footballCredit: AFP
      Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with the £40million-rated youngster.
      Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are also all hot on the trail of the generational talent after he broke through at the Ligue 1 club during the last campaign.
      Back in March, Sarr made his international debut for Senegal as he continued his rapid rise.
      Like Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, he began his football career in the Generation Foot academy – an African football club who has also produced Watford’s Ismaila Sarr and former West Ham striker Diafra Sakho.
      EXPLOSIVE START
      In September 2020 Metz brought in Sarr from Generation Foot on a five-year deal.
      While it wasn’t a headline signing, the Ligue 1 club had hopes high hopes for him.
      Initially, he was sent to play for Metz’s reserves in the Championnat National 2.
      But after just one game in which he stood out head and shoulders above the rest, he was promoted to the first team.
      However, with the coronavirus halting the footballing landscape, Sarr had to wait for his first team opportunity.
      Sarr began his football career in SenegalCredit: Instagram
      Like Sadio Mane, Sarr trained with the Generation Foot AcademyCredit: AFP – Getty
      At just 18 Sarr has established himself in the Metz first teamCredit: Getty
      Back in November, he made his debut against Brest. Just a few months later, he scored his first in the reverse fixture in a 4-2 win.
      He has since established himself as a first team regular – appearing 25 times already for the club, despite his tender years.

      PLENTY OF ATTRIBUTES
      Physically, he was certainly ready for his chance.
      At around 6ft tall, he cuts a gangly figure. But Sarr is tough in the tackle and excels in aerial duels.
      Used primarily as a box-to-box midfielder, he possesses a good shot.
      For a young player, his concentration levels are also excellent which means he understands his defensive duties too.
      Going forward he can score goals and had four to his name last season.
      Metz academy manager Olivier Perrin was responsible in bringing Sarr to the club, after seeing him progress at Generation Foot, where the French coach managed for five years until 2018.
      Perrin told Senego: “I immediately said to myself that he was a top player, with a very high-level (with regards to) reading and analysing the game. He is (like) Miralem Pjanic.
      French coach Olivier Perrin saw Sarr’s potential at Generation Football during his time thereCredit: AFP – Getty
      Sarr has been used a box-to-box midfielder by Metz, but could play anywhere across the midfieldCredit: Getty
      “He can play in a system with two number 10’s, he can be middle and box-to-box, he can be 10, 6, it depends on the coaches.”
      ROOTS IN AFRICA
      Sarr has come a long way since his debut in Senegal’s top flight at the tender age of just 15.
      With Generation Foot, who are a feeder club for Metz, he established himself as one of his country’s most promising players.
      Six U17 caps and three goals followed, before it was clear he was ready for a bigger stage.
      Soon after, he broke into the Metz side his country came calling.
      Sarr made his Senegal debut in an AFCON 2021 qualifier against Congo back in March, and is now a regular international.
      Back in March, Sarr made his international debut for SenegalCredit: Instagram
      Combative Sarr would be a hit in the Premier League due to his playing styleCredit: AFP

      Everything he has done so far in his career, he has done fast. And his current coach Frédéric Antonetti is full of praise for his starlet.
      “Pape Matar Sarr is elegance in the midfield, it’s talent, it’s making others play,” he said.
      And if he decides to make others play on our shores, then we’d be very lucky to have him.
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      Erling Haaland’s Premier League title dream with Leeds Utd, after dad Alf-Inge starred at Elland Road

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      HISTORY remembers the Haaland name with a wince.That eye-watering tackle from Roy Keane on Manchester City’s Alf-Inge Haaland in 2001 saw the surname go down in legend, linked with pity and pain.
      Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is a target for Europe’s top clubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Leeds legend Alf-Inge Haaland is Erling’s fatherCredit: Refer to Caption
      But that has quickly been forgotten about. Now Alf-Inge’s son, Erling Haaland is the hottest striker in Europe and tracked by a number of clubs, including Chelsea.
      The Borussia Dortmund striker, still only 20, has been one of the Bundesliga’s most-feared marksman after signing from Red Bull Salzburg for £18m in 2020.
      In one and a half seasons he scored 57 goals in just 59 games, which is why teams are willing to pay over £100million to secure his services.
      Few can forget his debut – coming on as a second half substitute against Augsburg and scoring a hat-trick within 23 minutes.
      He’s only the second player in Dortmund history to score three times on his debut – the other being Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      But that’s nothing for the hulking great teen, who first hit the headlines when he struck NINE goals in one game at the Under-20 World Cup for Norway in 2019.
      Haaland is the hottest property in world football right nowCredit: Getty
      This summer a transfer scramble is expected for Haaland’s signatureCredit: https://www.instagram.com/erling.haaland/
      Norway pummelled Honduras 12-0 with Haaland’s treble hat-trick seeing the nation go out on a high as they finished third in the group and were eliminated.
      Blessed with power and pace, he may still be far from the finished product — yet his appearance suggests he is already there.
      A giant of a man at 6ft 4in, the Yorkshire-born forward has already bulked-up and uses his size to his advantage, bullying and bashing his way past defenders.
      HAAL OF FAME
      But to think of Haaland as a traditional bulldozer would be a mistake.
      Roy Keane caught Alf-Inge Haaland on the knee with this horrendous challenge in 2001Credit: Sky
      Haaland joined Dortmund in 2020 for £18mCredit: AFP
      On his debut against Augsburg Haaland scored a hat-trick in just 23 minutesCredit: AFP or licensors
      At 6ft 4in Haaland is built like a battering ramCredit: AP:Associated Press
      He possesses a classy touch and clinical finish, a style that has seen Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who coached the prospect at Molde, compare him to a former Old Trafford favourite.
      Solskjaer said: “He will be at the top of the game for sure. He reminds me of Romelu Lukaku.”
      At around the same age, Lukaku made the move to the Premier League when he joined Chelsea.
      Haaland could be given a similar opportunity soon.
      Manchester United were aware of Haaland’s talents when he played at Molde, and regularly sent scouts to check his progress.

      Haaland was a target for Man Utd who have missed out on him twiceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Haaland was born in Yorkshire as his father Alf-Inge played for LeedsCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      Erling Haaland has been stand-out performer for Dortmund scoring 57 goals in all competitions since his arrivalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      They once saw Haaland score every goal in a 4-0 win, but have missed out on signing him twice.
      First, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, then after banging 29 goals in 27 games in Austrian football – Dortmund had seen enough to pip Solskjaer to his signature.
      However, the prospect of Haaland ending up on the red side of Manchester may be uncomfortable for his dad who spent three years at City.
      Up to now, the youngster has tread a similar path.
      Haaland began his career in the same place as Alf-Inge, with Norwegian side Bryne FK who play in the nation’s second tier before moving to Molde.
      And his next move could be to the Premier League, and if he wants to appease his dad, he’ll be leading the line at Elland Road.
      “The dream is to win the Premier League with Leeds,” Haaland once told Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten.
      Haaland is a powerful striker with a classy touch and clinical finishCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Haaland’s dad Alf-Inge in action against his nemesis Roy KeaneCredit: PA:Press Association
      Haaland dreams of winning the Premier League with LeedsCredit: Instagram
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      Santos wonderkid Kaio Jorge is following in the footsteps of Neymar and has been been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea

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      WILL Kaio Jorge follow in the footsteps of predecessors Pele and Neymar as a Santos legend?Those who follow the game in Brazil believe the forward, 19, has all the ability to match those luminaries.
      Kaio Jorge is the next Brazilian wonderkid, with big things expected of himCredit: AFP
      Jorge is looking to follow in the footsteps of Santos legend RobinhoCredit: Instagram @kaiojorgeramos
      Already Jorge has been labelled the ‘new Ronaldo’ by the Brazilian press, although his numbers don’t quite match that former wonderkid.
      But the precocious teen has still attracted the interest of Europe’s top clubs thanks to his potential.
      Arsenal’s technical director Edu is reportedly a fan, while Chelsea and Inter Milan have also been linked with a move for the youngster.
      With that kind of interest, it would seem Jorge can be Brazil’s next superstar.
      SANTOS YOUTH PRODUCT
      The 6ft forward is a product of Santos’ famed academy that has produced the likes of Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa and Rodrygo in recent years.
      He signed for the club as a 12-year-old in 2012. Three years later, he was remarkably promoted to the U20 side.
      At 16, Jorge made his debut for the first team, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Henrique in a 1–0 home defeat of Atlético Paranaense.
      In doing so, he became the club’s sixth youngest ever player.
      At just 16 Jorge made his debut for the Brazilian clubCredit: AFP
      The press in Brazil see Jorge as the next superstar to rival talents like Neymar and RonaldoCredit: AFP
      A natural goalscorer, Jorge can operate as a No10, on the flanks or as a centre forwardCredit: AFP
      FUTSAL HELPED HONE HIS SKILLS
      Like many Brazil stars, Jorge’s touch and control were learned on the Futsal pitch.
      He first played for Pernambuco-based club Nautico, where he earned a reputation as a goalscorer.
      Jorge then moved to Sporting Recife, before giving up on Futsal in favour of the professional game.
      Santos’ youth side beckoned.

      Jorge honed his impressive skills playing FutsalCredit: Getty
      Blessed with close control and quick feet, Jorge made the transition to the professional game with easeCredit: AFP
      HIS DAD PLAYED TOO
      Football runs in Jorge’s blood.
      His father, Jorge Ramos was a pro and played centre-forward, so no doubt he would’ve learned something from his old man.
      However, Ramos didn’t hit the heights his son already has.
      Spells at Portuguese second division club Chaves, Sport Recife and now fourth division side Gama were as good as it got professionally.
      In recent years, Ramos turned to coaching lower league teams.
      JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
      A little like Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, Jorge can operate through the middle or on the flanks.
      Jorge lifts the Fifa U17 World Cup, as well as the top scorer bootCredit: Instagram @kaiojorgeramos
      Chelsea are one of many clubs watching Jorge closely, as a move to Europe beckonsCredit: Instagram @kaiojorgeramos
      As a youth star he operated as a No10 – proving to have a unique ability to thread a killer pass through the eye of a needle.
      Since he made his debut in 2018, Jorge has played in a variety of roles – from centre forward to winger and even a false nine.

      The latter helped him become a Copa Libertadores hit in the 2019-20 season – the same year he exploded on to the scene with Brazil’s U17 team, winning the U17 World Cup and the Golden Boot.
      Domestically, his fine performances led Santos to runner-up – scoring five goals in the competition aged just 18, and a star was born.
      However, can that star shine in Europe? The top clubs believe so, and it may not be long before Kaio Jorge is seen on a bigger stage.
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      Watch Anthony Elanga net bullet header for Man Utd as wonderkid, who idolises Thierry Henry, gets first goal

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      ANTHONY ELANGA scored his first senior goal for Manchester United with a bullet header against Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season.The Swedish winger, 19, opened his account after just 13 minutes at Molineux with a brilliant headed effort that any target man would be proud of.
      Welcome to the Premier League goalscorer’s club Anthony Elanga 🙌The 19-year-old’s first Man Utd goal is a beauty!Bullet header 💥 pic.twitter.com/Pl79PmZrvA— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 23, 2021

      Anthony Elanga scored his first senior Man Utd goal against WolvesCredit: Paul Marriott – The Sun
      The Swedish winger scored a bullet header any target man would be proud ofCredit: Getty
      Elanga only made his Prem debut against Leicester City earlier this month as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned to the academy because of United’s fixture pile-up.
      The teenage Swede, 19, started on the left wing against the Foxes but was thrust into a more central forward role against Wolves.
      And Elanga paid back Solskjaer’s faith by scoring a great header as United rested senior stars including Bruno Fernandes ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final against Villarreal.
      The youth star impressed for the Under-23s this season before his senior call-up.
      But Elanga’s lack of experience meant he did not even have a Wikipedia page before his breakthrough against Leicester.
      Elanga made his senior debut against LeicesterCredit: AP
      Elanga has 11 goals in 20 games for the Under-23s this seasonCredit: Getty
      Yet there was no doubt he would get one soon after, however, with his 11 goals in 20 U23 games and show of faith from Solskjaer proving he has a bright future – even after he missed a month of this season because of a fractured collarbone.
      Along with Amad Diallo, who also started against Wolves, Elanga is the latest talent off the United conveyor belt.
      His dad Joseph Elanga was a professional footballer, who earned 17 caps for Cameroon and was called up to the 1998 World Cup squad.
      Last season, Anthony was handed the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award, which has previously been won by first-team Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
      In March, Elanga was rewarded for his rapid progress with a new long-term deal at Old Trafford.
      Anthony Elanga is the latest promising talent coming through the Man Utd ranksCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      19-year-old forward and Swedish youth star Elanga won the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award last seasonCredit: Sportsfile
      Elanga flew to Granada for the Europa League quarter-final tie, although he did not playCredit: Getty
      KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY
      Anthony’s father Joseph could say he taught him everything he knew.
      But the elder Elanga, now 41, wasn’t a forward like his son. He was a defender, who made a career for himself in Europe – in countries including Greece, Sweden and Denmark, before retiring in 2012.
      His best years were with Malmo from 2000-2005, who he won the Swedish championship with in 2004. He would join the club for one season again in 2010 and win a second league title.
      Joseph was a member of the Cameroon 1998 World Cup squad, but didn’t play a game.
      During his career, however, he did manage to gain 17 caps for his country.
      Joseph Elanga played in Europe for clubs including Malmo and Brondby (pictured here)Credit: Getty
      Elanga Sr played 17 times for Cameroon and was picked for their 1998 World Cup squadCredit: Alamy
      A THREAT UPFRONT
      United’s youth sides are blessed with promising forwards, with the likes of Shola Shoretire, Charlie McNeill and Dillon Hoogewerf all showing they have a bright future in the game.
      Like them, Elanga has the ability to play out wide or though the middle as a No9.
      Predominantly right-footed, he uses his pace and skill to beat his man, often cutting in before unleashing a shot on goal.
      His solo runs are reminiscent of a young Ryan Giggs, who could take three or four players out of a game in one swashbuckling gallop.
      Elanga has been with the Red Devils since the U12s, joining the academy from Sunday League side Hattersley FC.
      In 2019-20, after a prolific season with the U18 side with who he scored seven times in nine games, he was the recipient of the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award
      In March Elanga signed a long-term deal with the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      Elanga has an eye for goal and was previously named Utd academy player of the yearCredit: Getty
      Predominantly right-footed, Elanga likes to drift to the left and cut in towards goalCredit: Getty

      HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE
      Elanga – who scored two goals in five matches for Sweden’s U17s – had excited Solskjaer in training before his first-team debut.
      “He’s got an X factor, some attributes, it’s not like a gift, but he’s got the acceleration, pace, speed, that’s a given for wingers and he’s got qualities I like,” the Norwegian explained.
      “He’s a goalscoring winger, he’s confident, he likes to beat men, right foot, left foot, he’s got a great attitude.”

      Humble Elanga understands he has to work hard to achieve regular first team footballCredit: Instagram anthonyelanga
      Elanga can see a pathway to the United first team after seeing the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood flourish under Ole Gunnar SolskjaeerCredit: Getty
      Elanga is equally as positive for his future, and knows what he has to do to impress his boss.
      Back in November he told PA, “You look at the likes of Mason and Rashy, there is a pathway there.
      “It just shows you that if you’re willing to put the work into it and continue to work hard day in, day out in training there’s a pathway for you there.”

      HEROES IN THE GAME
      In an interview with The Athletic last year, Elanga revealed who he models his game on.
      “Thierry Henry was my idol and I tried to match my game with his,” he said.
      “He was quick. He could play anywhere across the front three – striker, left wing, right wing – and that’s how I want to replicate my game.”

      Solskjaer says Elanga has an X-Factor about him and a promising futureCredit: Getty
      Elanga idolises Thierry Henry and tries to copy his hero’s gameCredit: Getty

      Manchester United legend Gary Neville caught a glimpse of Elanga in full flight, when he co-commentated on United Under-21s 6-0 win over Salford City in the EFL Trophy last year.
      He said the youngster was a “nightmare to play against” and called his goal “Thierry Henry-esque.”
      If he’s half the player Henry was, United have got themselves a real talent.
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      Man Utd wonderkid Hannibal Mejbri, 18, set for debut against Wolves with Shola Shoretire also to feature

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER could give Manchester United wonderkid Hannibal Mejbri his Premier League debut against Wolves.The 18-year-old is in the squad for the trip to Molineux on Sunday and will be the 15th academy graduate to make their debut under the Norwegian boss if he gets on the pitch.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Hannibal Mejbri, 18, is ready for a place in his Premier League matchday squadCredit: Getty
      Mejbri and Shola Shoretire, 17, have both received honours in United’s end of season awardsCredit: Getty
      The 48-year-old manager confirmed Mejbri and fellow youngster Shola Shoretire will be included in the squad for United’s Premier League finale.
      Speaking to the club’s official website, Solskjaer said: “They’ve had good seasons [in the academy].
      “Both of them. Hannibal and Shola, both of them will be involved. Maybe we can get some minutes in them.
      “We want to go into the [Europa League] final with lots of energy but also confidence, so we will freshen up a few faces on Sunday.
      “We want to enjoy it and give a few minutes to some who might need it before the final.”
      Mejbri, who has been named the club’s U23 player of the season, was signed from Monaco for £9.3million in 2019 and has since been compared United icons David Beckham and Roy Keane.
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      The French teenager is yet to play under Solskjaer but has made three appearances in the Papa John’s Trophy this season for the U21s.
      His debut in that competition came against Salford City, the League Two side co-owned by United legends Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Beckham.
      Shoretire, meanwhile, has already made his Premier League debut, coming on as a late substitute in United’s 3-1 home win against Newcastle in February.
      The 17-year-old has made two appearances under Solskjaer this season and is the recipient of the club’s young player of the year award.

      Manager Solskjaer is set to rest several players for the game against Wolves as the Red Devils are already guaranteed to finish second in the table.
      United face Villarreal in the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 26 in Gdansk – just three days after their final Premier League game.
      Captain Harry Maguire is unlikely to feature in Poland due to the ankle injury he suffered against Aston Villa earlier this month.
      GRAD SCHOOLSOLSKJAER’S ACADEMY GRADUATES
      The United boss will have given FIFTEEN academy graduates their debut if Mejbri makes it on to the pitch against Wolves.
      The current debutants are:
      Tahith Chong, vs Reading (FA Cup, 2019)
      James Garner, vs Crystal Palace (Premier League, 2019)
      Mason Greenwood, vs Paris Saint-Germain (Champions League, 2019)
      Brandon Williams, vs Rochdale (League Cup, 2019)
      Di’Shon Bernard, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      Ethan Laird, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      Dylan Levitt, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      D’Mani Mellor, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      Largie Ramazani, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      Ethan Galbraith, vs Astana (Europa League, 2019)
      Teden Mengi, vs LASK (Europa League, 2020)
      Dean Henderson, vs Luton (League Cup, 2020)
      Shola Shoretire, vs Newcastle (Premier League, 2021)

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