Two rising stars have joined Manchester United‘s first-team training ahead of their upcoming Premier League match.
Since becoming head coach, Michael Carrick has been attending academy matches to scout young talent.
Carrick’s commitment to developing young players is clear as he integrates them into first-team training at Carrington.
The team is getting ready for their match against Tottenham at Old Trafford this weekend.
Two youngsters join Manchester United first team training
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In the latest training session, several academy players joined the senior team at Carrington, featured in a segment aired live on MUTV.
Among them was 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who announced his call-up to first-team training on social media earlier this week. Due to age restrictions, he won’t be eligible to play for United until next season.
The Fletcher twins, sons of technical director Darren Fletcher, are already seen around the first team. Both have been part of matchday squads this season, with Jack making his debut under Ruben Amorim.
Yuel Helafu, a 17-year-old right-back, also took part. He has been performing well in the under-18 and under-21 levels and is currently with Australia’s Under-18 squad for an international tournament in Portugal.
Jack Moorhouse returns to training
Jack Moorhouse had been on loan from Manchester United but was recalled on deadline day.
The club felt he was not getting sufficient playing time at Leyton Orient, so they brought him back to aid his development at Carrington.
Moorhouse will now return to the under-21s but his early training with the first team is notable. He was on the bench for a match against Tottenham last February.