Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre expects forward trio Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho to at least reach double figures this season.
05.08.2023 - 07:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans' hopes of seeing Amad in action at Old Trafford this weekend have been scuppered by a knee injury.
The Ivorian winger won't play any further part in pre-season and will miss 'the start' of the Premier League campaign. United have not given an exact timeframe for his return.
That could end any possibility of Amad heading out on loan during this transfer window. Erik ten Hag wanted to cast a judgement on the youngster in the warm-up matches but that opportunity has been curtailed.
Having performed so well for Sunderland last year, it was unclear whether the 21-year-old would immediately graduate to the first team or seek another development loan this year. That decision might now have been made, inadvertently.
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It leaves Ten Hag with Antony, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as wide options. The biggest benefactor, however, could be Facundo Pellistri.
The winger has enjoyed a good pre-season on United's tour of America and he too could be involved in the first team set up or depart on loan. With four senior options ahead of him, plus Amad, the chances are it could be the latter. Pellistri has held talks with Ten Hag about his future. The most important thing for the Uruguayan is to play games.
"Yes, I have spoken to him and we are working together to find the best club, the best way, the best option. I am happy with that way because we are all in the same position," he said last month.
"[I'm hoping] to play. In my position and at my age, what you want is to
Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre expects forward trio Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho to at least reach double figures this season.
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