Amorim Must Unleash ‘Special’ Man Utd Academy Star v Wolves After New Comments
Ruben Amorim Should Hand Chido Obi His Full Debut Against Wolves
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is expected to give promising young striker Chido Obi his first senior start when the team hosts Wolves at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League.
United pulled off a dramatic turnaround in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash against Lyon, securing a semi-final spot and keeping their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League alive — albeit narrowly.
However, the triumph came at a cost. The squad endured 120 grueling minutes, and with a packed schedule ahead, Amorim has made it clear that his focus is now on Europe, hinting that he may rest key players in domestic matches.
Time to Trust Obi
Speaking after the victory over the French side, Amorim revealed he may have no choice but to field some of the club’s younger talents in the Premier League to ensure the senior squad remains fresh for the upcoming semi-final against Athletic Club de Bilbao.
“We’ll need to concentrate on the Europa League,” Amorim said. “We’ll be taking a risk with the youngsters in the league, and the fans need to understand that.”
One youngster ready to seize this opportunity is 16-year-old Chido Obi, who joined United from Arsenal last summer and made his first-team debut earlier this season. The Danish youth international has impressed in the academy setup, scoring freely and honing his skills as a more complete forward.
His performances haven’t gone unnoticed — rising defensive star Leny Yoro has praised Obi’s potential, stating: “Chido is a big talent. If he keeps progressing, I think he can become one of the best strikers in the world. He scores goals, he works hard, and he’s a great kid. I really hope he makes it.”
The Ideal Moment for a Breakthrough
United face a Wolves team in strong form, having won their last four matches and climbing away from the relegation zone.
Despite the shift in focus to the Europa League, United will still be keen to put on a performance in front of their home crowd.
Obi has already shown glimpses of his quality in previous appearances, and Amorim has hinted he will feature more frequently in the coming weeks.
“Chido did well when he played. It’s not the best moment to use young players, but if it has to happen, it will. Will he get more minutes? Yes, I think so.”
With Rasmus Hojlund as the only fit senior striker — and in poor form with just one goal in his last 27 appearances — Obi’s involvement seems inevitable.
Since the teenager is not eligible to play in the Europa League, resting Hojlund for European fixtures makes even more sense.
Obi has been described by those at the club as a “complete” and “special” talent.
A home game against a confident Wolves side could be the perfect opportunity for Amorim to stay true to his words and give the young striker the chance he’s earned.
With other attackers struggling for form, there’s no better time to see what Obi can do on the big stage.
