Why ‘Kid Messi’ JJ Gabriel is not in Man Utd squad for FA Cup clash despite 15-year-old wonderkid being eligible to make debut under Darren Fletcher
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Chris Burton Sun, 11 January 2026 at 12:26 pm UTC·4 min read Gabriel's record for Man Utd's U18 team Gabriel has, while playing under Fletcher in the youth ranks, registered 11 goals through 14 appearances at U18 level this season, having been bumped up into that age group. His boss there is now working with the senior squad after being appointed as interim successor to Ruben Amorim.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement As Gabriel is well known to Fletcher - and with academy prospects being given opportunities to prove their worth - it has been suggested that an exciting talent on the red half of Manchester could be given the chance to grace elite cup competition.Premier League...