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EXCLUSIVE Man United make decision over whether wonderkid Chido Obi, 17, can play in crunch FA Youth Cup semi-final after impressing under Ruben Amorim Chido Obi is one of the most highly-touted prospects in Man United's academy 17-year-old has been given his first taste of senior football under Ruben Amorim LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Are Liverpool fans right to lambast Trent Alexander-Arnold? By NATHAN SALT Published: 07:48 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 07:51 EDT, 31 March 2025 e-mail View comments Manchester United have allowed Chido Obi to return to the Under-18s for tonight’s crucial FA Youth Cup semi-final against Aston Villa . Obi scored seven goals in the first three rounds, with braces against Coventry City and Preston North End, before a hat-trick against Chelsea . But having been left out of the quarter-final away to Arsenal following promotion to Ruben Amorim ’s first team, it was unclear if he would feature in the tournament again this season, particularly given the first team’s trip to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
But Mail Sport understands Obi is part of United’s travelling squad heading to Villa Park in what represents a huge boost to Under-18 boss Adam Lawrence. Manchester United have allowed Chido Obi to return to the U18s for their FA Youth Cup semi-final on Monday The 17-year-old was promoted to Ruben Amorim's first-team earlier this season after impressing at youth level Harry Amass could be involved for the senior team against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday Obi broke into Amorim’s matchday squad away to Tottenham and has since earned cameos against Everton, as well as Fulham in the FA Cup, due to a lack of options in attack. United’s youngsters struck three times away at Arsenal, Obi’s former club, in the last round through Jack Fletcher, Jaydan Kamason and Bendito Mantato, but Obi’s return helps boost United’s hopes of making the final for the first time since they won it in 2022.
Mail Sport understands Harry Amass will not be involved this evening as he could feature against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Amass, 18, made his senior debut in United's 3-0 win over Leicester before the international break. Manchester United Ruben Amorim Share or comment on this article: Man United make decision over whether wonderkid Chido Obi, 17, can play in crunch FA Youth Cup semi-final after impressing under Ruben Amorim e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted.
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