Jose Mourinho is famed for simply not giving youth a chance. Favouring experience over youth has somewhat defined the Portuguese over his tenure at Old Trafford. As pre-season approaches, several younger players will be wondering what their Old Trafford future holds.
He criticised the performances of his young players last season, after there was calls for him to start youth over his more experienced players. In this transfer window already, Jose Mourinho has eyed experienced players such as Willian, hinting he will not give his young prospects a chance.
Manchester United do indeed produce a lot of talent. Players such as Michael Keane, Danny Drinkwater , Robbie Brady and Josh King were forced out of the club through lack of chances and have fought their way back to the Premier League to prove themselves.
Manchester United are about to play in the International Champions Cup, and several players will be wanting the chance to prove themselves to Jose Mourinho. With the level of talent in the Manchester United squad, breaking into the first team is a no mean feat for any player.
With that in mind, here is two Man United wonderkids who should force an Old Trafford exit.
Marcus Rashford should be pressing for an exit if he is not given a chance in this pre-season. Possessing great pace and a fearless approach to the game, Rashford deserves to be in the United starting eleven.
The frontman risks not pushing on if he is not given the chance to prove himself at first team level. We have seen what regular football can do for a player in the likes of Harry Kane. The confidence built from knowing you are a regular starter frees a player up to play his best football. Another year spent as a bit-part player and impact sub will damage the development of Rashford.
If he does not get an indication in this pre-season he will play a starring role next season, forcing an Old Trafford exit is something Rashford should seriously consider.
After a successful season on loan in South London for Crystal Palace, the Dutchman should look to force an Old Trafford exit if he is not given a chance in this pre-season.
A strong, powerful defender, Fosu-Mensah is now 20 and can’t wait forever to establish himself. Capable of playing at right-back, centre-back and as a defensive midfielder, one of his greatest strengths is his versatility.
The pace of Fosu-Mensah can match anyone’s in the Premier League.
Fosu-Mensah will be hoping he gets a chance in pre-season. If not, forcing his way out must seem a tempting option to the ambitious youngster.
