Looks like Manchester United’s got a real problem now with their main striker Sesko getting hurt. Honestly, I feel the team might already have a answer waiting for them, you just have to be brave and look at the younger players for a solution instead of always buying someone. I remember how it was when I was playing, we always had a few kids training with us so they was ready if we needed them.
Dwight Yorke is probably right that bringing in a temporary player rarely seems to work out like you hope. The idea of signing a player who is just okay doesn’t really help the team get any better in the long run. For a club of this size, its a big risk to take on someone who isn’t a definite improvement. What about giving that Chido Obi from the under-23s a proper chance?
Seeing Sesko get injured after coming on as a substitute was a real worry for everyone. Being down to ten men made the Tottenham game feel even more chaotic, but de Ligt scoring that late goal was brilliant. It leaves the coach with a big decision to make, and I think the clubs tradition is to trust its young talent. The under-23s are there for a reason, aren’t they?
If you’re good enough to be at the club, then you should be given a opportunity to show it. I wouldn’t go down the road of a panic buy, we all know where that leads. Myself, I would like to see what Obi can do if he’s given the shirt. History shows this club has always been about letting young players step in.
You just look at other teams who are successful, and a lot of them isn’t afraid to throw a young player into a big moment. It makes the whole squad feel more alive, like there’s a real pathway for everyone. I don’t see the logic in having a academy if you won’t use it when a problem actually appears.
People talking about the transfer market like it’s a simple fix, but finding a striker who can understand our way of playing takes months. The financial part of it all is another huge thing the club has to think about nowadays. It isn’t just about the fee, but what it says about our planning.
Joshua Zirkzee must be feeling the pressure now, being the only one left really. He’s a good player, but what happens if he picks up a knock too? Then we are in a real crisis, with no options at all. That’s why having Obi with the team makes sense right now.
From my own time, the manager had a feeling for when a youngster was ready, even if they was nervous. That belief from the coach is everything for a young player. The crowd at Old Trafford will always get behind one of their own, they loves that story.
Amorim must be thinking about all this, probably losing sleep over it. He’s new himself, so he might prefer a known quantity, someone he doesn’t have to teach. But the fans would appreciate a bold decision, I think they are tired of quick fixes that goes nowhere.
There’s a contract situation with some players that also makes this complicated. Bringing in another big name could block the progress for more than just one youngster. The whole philosophy of the club needs to be looked at from top to bottom, not just for this week.
In the end, a club like United should always be looking forward, not just for the next game but the next five years. Giving a chance to a young striker fits that idea perfectly. We have to trust the process, even when it feels a bit scary.
