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Man United coach elevates 18yo Nigerian defender for Arsenal

Posted : 10 May 2024

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is considering the potential inclusion of London-born Nigerian right-back Habeeb Ogunneye in the gameday squad for Sunday's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford.


In the latest training images released by Manchester United, Ogunneye, who represents England at the youth level, was seen participating in training sessions with the first-team players at Carrington.


Besides Ogunneye, Ten Hag also extended invitations to academy prospects Harry Amass, Louis Jackson, Toby Collyer, and Ethan Wheatley to join the first-team training session on Thursday.


Manchester United are facing defensive concerns ahead of the Arsenal match, with several key players like Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Willy Kambwala all listed as doubtful for the crucial fixture.


Argentinian center-back Lisandro Martinez is currently under assessment after returning to team training earlier this week, adding to the defensive uncertainty.


Ogunneye has had multiple opportunities to train with Manchester United's first team since the beginning of 2024 due to the extensive injury crisis within the squad.


Throughout the season, the 18-year-old has been named in matchday squads for various Premier League encounters against teams like Manchester City, Everton, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Sheffield United, and Crystal Palace. Additionally, he was an unused substitute in FA Cup matches against Nottingham Forest and Coventry City.


Ogunneye's contributions extend beyond the first team, as he has represented Manchester United in various youth competitions this season, including the U18 Premier League, U18 Premier League Cup, Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup, UEFA Youth League, and EFL Trophy.

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