Three Manchester United youngsters can give Erik ten Hag what he wants in Carabao Cup
24.09.2023 - 12:43
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Manchester United begin their quest to retain the Carabao Cup when Crystal Palace arrive for the first of their Old Trafford double-header next week.
United will face the Eagles on home soil in a knockout tie before welcoming them back for a Premier League clash at the weekend. The Carabao Cup allowed Erik ten Hag to lift his first piece of silverware since arriving from Ajax.
The 2-0 win over Newcastle United in February feels like a lifetime ago and this season's competition is another great chance to add to United's trophy cabinet.
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While Ten Hag will be keen to reach the latter rounds of the competition at the very least, he could also use it to offer some of United’s youngsters a chance. Ten Hag has always been keen to offer youth a chance and MEN Sport has taken a look at three players who can use the League Cup to their advantage.
Hannibal Mejbri
Mejbri announced himself to the rest of the Premier League with a superb first goal for the club against Brighton. But United fans have known about his talents for a while.
A successful loan spell at Birmingham City made Ten Hag keep him in and around the first-team ranks. More performances like his cameo against the Seagulls and Mejbri could become a regular.
Shola Shoretire
Shoretire is the youngest player to ever play for United in European competition. He arrived from Manchester City’s academy a decade ago and is tipped for a bright future.
A loan spell at Bolton Wanderers last season gave the 19-year-old a taste of senior football. Do not be surprised to see him feature against
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