• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Man Utd youngster Harry Amass' interview from pre-season goes viral as Jonny Evans decision is made

Home> Football> Football News> Man Utd

Published 13:21 15 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Man Utd youngster Harry Amass' interview from pre-season goes viral as Jonny Evans decision is made

Amass impressed in pre-season but the 17-year-old has yet to make his senior debut.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

An interview with Harry Amass from Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States is going viral ahead of the club's Premier League clash against Brentford.

United are going through an injury crisis at present, especially at the back. In fact, Erik ten Hag will be without five defenders for this weekend's must-win game at Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire is set to be out for "a few weeks" after he picked up a knock in their goalless draw against Aston Villa, while Noussair Mazraoui will be sidelined for several weeks after undergoing minor heart surgery.

Advert

But arguably the biggest dilemma for Ten Hag is the club's lack of options at left-back, as Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw continue to recover from long-term injuries.

Diogo Dalot, who is a recognised right-back, has filled in for Shaw and Malacia for much of the season.

But a report from the Mirror suggests Ten Hag is 'ready to deploy' 36-year-old Jonny Evans as an emergency left-back for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

The reaction to Evans' potential position swap has been noticeable, with many bringing up teenage left-back Harry Amass, who impressed for United in their pre-season summer tour.

Advert

The 17-year-old started all three of their friendlies in the United States and looked comfortable in possession, especially against Real Betis, when he showcased his ability in forward areas.

Ten Hag, however, believes Amass is not ready for the first-team as he 'needs more time to prepare for the level of physicality at the top level', according to GiveMeSport.

Amid talk around Amass' lack of first-team action, an interview with the 17-year-old from this summer's pre-season tour is doing the rounds on social media.

As you can from the footage above, Amass points out that if you're good enough, then age doesn't matter. "It's what United Stands for," he added. "Age doesn't matter in this game."

Advert

Here's how fans on social media have reacted to the news that Evans could start an emergency left-back for the game against Brentford.

One said: "Harry Amass, the best fullback prospect in the country, is sitting right there waiting for an opportunity yet our head coach is planning on using Victor Lindelof or Jonny Evans there instead. Never seen a more risk averse coward unfitting of being Manchester United manager."

A second wrote: "For someone who is only worried about the future, it seems strange for Ten Hag to refuse to give one of the best left-back prospects in the country a chance."

A third commented: "Man like LVG would've been rang Amass. That's the United way. Giving youth with quality a chance," and a fourth wrote: "So when will Amass play?"

Advert

Image credit: Getty
Image credit: Getty

A fifth added: "What’s the issue putting Amass in for a game, he’s trained loads with the first team so will be familiar with the roll, it’s not like we are on some fantastic run of form for him to come in and jeopardise, will have experience around him to help, just seems like a no brainer."

It has also been suggested that Lisandro Martinez would move across to left-back for the clash against Brentford, with Jonny Evans and Matthijs De Ligt forming a partnership at centre-back.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images - ABC/YouTube

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Erik Ten Hag, Brentford

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

X

@jackkenmare_

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Xabi Alonso has found the new Luka Modric for Real Madrid and it could be the signing of the summer

    The Real Madrid boss could be set to replace the veteran midfielder, who will leave the club later this summer.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    Odds slashed on Lionel Messi's next club as clear favourite emerges after huge news drops on Inter Miami star's future

    Lionel Messi has been linked with a move away from Inter Miami.

    Football
  • 2 hours ago

    Xabi Alonso's new formation for Trent Alexander-Arnold experiment could end one Real Madrid career

    The former Bayer Leverkusen boss is implementing some major changes at Real Madrid.

    Football
  • 3 hours ago

    Ollie Watkins has made his feelings clear on Man Utd as Aston Villa star targeted for stunning transfer

    The Aston Villa forward has been linked with a shock move to Man United this summer.

    Football
  • Man Utd fans are convinced they've uncovered a gem following pre-season masterclass against Rosenborg
  • Jonny Evans gives worrying Rasmus Hojlund injury update after speaking to Man Utd striker
  • Sir Alex Ferguson banned Man Utd from competing in pre-season tournament after controversial Wayne Rooney incident
  • Erik ten Hag's attitude towards Ralf Rangnick's only Man Utd signing emerges after final decision made