Tottenham v Manchester United: Never-seen-before player set to be in squad
Tottenham take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday and both sides go into the game with injury concerns.
Spurs have a number of players ruled out with injuries and United, too, have a lack of options in the middle of the park.
Both sides find themselves at the wrong end of the table and will be desperately looking for a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 16 February.
Jack Moorhouse set to travel to London for Tottenham v Manchester United
Ruben Amorim faces a huge selection dilemma with midfielders Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer all suffering injuries this week in training.
With the Portuguese manager now short on options, he may turn to Jack Moorhouse who’s set to be named in the first-team squad, per The Athletic.
The 19-year-old has been drafted in first-team training and is set to travel to London to be part of the matchday squad.
Not only has he not yet made his senior debut, but he has not even been named in a senior matchday squad.
The ball carrier, however, has impressed in Premier League 2, scoring three goals in seven games for the Under-21s.
Ange Postecoglou can take advantage of the injuries in the Manchester United squad
Postecoglou can exploit United’s midfield absences by instructing his players to dominate the central areas, where United’s inexperienced or out-of-form options like Moorhouse, Casemiro or Christian Eriksen may struggle to cope with Spurs’ physicality and pace.
The Australian’s high-pressing style could force errors from United’s depleted midfield, allowing the North London outfit to create overloads and generate scoring opportunities, as seen in their ability to cut through teams centrally when at their best.
Securing three points is critical for Postecoglou, who faces intense pressure following Tottenham’s dismal run, including exits from both domestic cups and a 14th-place standing.
With players like Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario nearing returns and a rare week of rest, this match is a pivotal moment.
Failure to win could intensify scrutiny and threaten his position, as fans and the board demand a turnaround to salvage the season.