Manchester United fans' hopes of seeing Amad in action at Old Trafford this weekend have been scuppered by a knee injury.
17.07.2023 - 01:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have always had a pathway from the academy to first team and this summer's pre-season tour provides a chance for the new generation of youngsters to take the next step in their careers.
The likes of Amad and Kobbie Mainoo will be targeting minutes this summer as they seek to show Erik ten Hag what they can do. And the senior players have a key role to play as well, just as they have done on tours past.
Rio Ferdinand played a key role in helping Jesse Lingard breakthrough during pre-season and the former Manchester United midfielder said the England defender's role was critical to his development. In 2013, he was taken by David Moyes on a tour for the first time, scoring four goals across matches in Australia, Thailand and Japan.
He then spent time on loan at Birmingham City, making a big impact for the Championship side before returning for the 2014/15 pre season under Louis van Gaal. He was impressive again, and scored in the International Champions Cup final against Liverpool before being loaned out to Derby County.
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However, his showing had clearly left an impact on Van Gaal, with the midfielder eventually playing a crucial role in the Dutchman's United highlight - scoring the winning goal in the 2016 FA Cup final having become a first team regular that season.
Speaking in 2016, Lingard said: "I remember the first one I went on and Rio [Ferdinand] was on it; he really helped me and guided me through it. There will probably be a lot of young players coming on this tour and we can help them now as well.
"As a young player, you look at the older lads and look at what
Manchester United fans' hopes of seeing Amad in action at Old Trafford this weekend have been scuppered by a knee injury.
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