Journalist claims several scouts left the stadium after Man United wonderkid was taken off vs Liverpool U21

Manchester United under-21s registered a memorable comeback victory over Liverpool on Sunday.

The clash between the two rival clubs took place at Liverpool’s academy ground.

The hosts started strongly and seized the lead in the 11th minute through Michael Laffey.

United struck back just before half-time when Chido Obi levelled the score before Jaydan Kamason netted a decisive 80th-minute winner to snatch all three points.

While both sides have a great pool of talent, it was Shea Lacey who attracted the attention of several scouts.

Reliable journalist Nathan Salt revealed that there was a mass exodus of scouts after the 77th minute when Lacey was substituted.

He played a smart pass to Tyler Fletcher in the build-up to Obi’s equalising goal.

The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest prospects at youth level and is edging ever closer to a senior-team breakthrough.

Head coach Ruben Amorim already rates the teenager highly and is impressed with his displays in training sessions.

Lacey, alongside a few other academy starlets, has regularly trained with the senior set-up under Amorim.

The 2007-born winger has largely operated on the right flank, where he dazzles defenders with his direct play.

He is a technically gifted forward who possesses great vision to create goal-scoring chances.

His left foot is magical and he is equally capable of swinging in dangerous crosses with his weaker right.

Injuries may have hampered his progress over the past two years, but he is now thriving at under-21 level.

If his rapid development continues, a first-team promotion before the end of the season looks highly realistic.

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .