Hint dropped: Amorim could give sensational 17yo ace his first Man Utd start vs Bournemouth

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim could be ready to hand a full debut to yet another rising academy gem this Sunday.

The Red Devils will travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth before making a trip to Spain for the UEFA Europa League first leg clash with Athletic Bilbao in the mid-week.

Amorim has previously admitted that he will prioritise the European competition ahead of the Premier League for the remainder of the campaign.

Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass have already started games for the senior side.

We believe Chido Obi could replace Rasmus Hojlund to spearhead United’s attack, potentially making his first senior start for the club.

The club dropped a major hint when they named their U21 squad for the encounter with Everton on Friday.

Ethan Wheatley was chosen in the number nine spot with Gabriele Biancheri occupying a seat on the bench.

Obi’s omission was a clear hint of his potential involvement on Sunday.

With Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for the season and Diogo Dalot’s campaign possibly over due to injury, United’s depth is being seriously tested.

Amorim only has two forwards, Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, available for the Athletic Bilbao clash.

Obi is not registered for European competition, which makes the prospect of risking Hojlund in the league all the more unwise.

At just 17, Obi has already built a sensational reputation as a goal machine at youth level and is widely regarded as one of the most promising young forwards.

Talent needs opportunity and United may only uncover his true potential by throwing him into the deep end.

It is far from an ideal time to pile pressure onto a teenager but it could also be the perfect moment for a breakout performance.

The spotlight might be bright but for a starlet like Obi, it could be the start of something special.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .