We have already written about 17-year-old Chido Obi-Martin since this summer. The Danish striker dropped Arsenal, got a very good contract at Manchester United’s academy, has scored his way into the Premier League U18 history’s highest scoring player, made his debut in the U21 team from the start with a goal, last weekend a hat-trick back in the U18 team against Chelsea. On Saturday, it was reported that he was training with the first team, the next day came his debut.
Obi-Martin was brought on in injury time as Tottenham fought their way to a 1-0 victory. For Amorim, this was a strong signal. Yes, there have been injuries in the team that gave the 17-year-old the opportunity, but in a situation where United’s strikers are almost vaccinated against scoring in the Premier League, Amorim has nothing to lose by bringing in the striker who has done nothing but score at record pace at all ages.
Zirkzee, Højlund, Garnacho, Dalot, The whole gang had the opportunity to decide the game in United’s favour. In injury time in the second half, Amorim showed that a 17-year-old, brimming with scoring confidence, will get the opportunity going forward. The first few minutes in the senior team are now done (didn’t score), Manchester United will give the club’s next super striker more opportunities.
No reason to hold back any longer when Højlund and Zirkzee can’t find a goal.
