Manchester United could be forced to field a teenage goalkeeper for their match against Leicester City due to a growing injury crisis in their goalkeeping department.
With both backup goalkeepers, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton, dealing with injuries, United now face uncertainty over their first-choice keeper, André Onana.
The Cameroonian shot-stopper is set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of the game at the King Power Stadium.
If he fails to recover, United may have no choice but to call upon one of their young academy goalkeepers.
According to the Manchester Evening News, United have begun preparing either Dermot Mee or Elyh Harrison to step in. If either gets the nod, it would be their first-ever senior appearance for the club.
Mee, who joined United in 2019, has trained with the first team regularly and previously had a loan spell at Altrincham.
Harrison, on the other hand, arrived in 2022 and has played for United’s under-23 side this season, in addition to gaining experience on loan at Chester FC.
United’s injury concerns come at a crucial time, as they look to strengthen their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Facing a struggling Leicester side, Erik ten Hag’s team will hope for a strong performance regardless of who starts in goal.
With kickoff approaching at 19:00 GMT, United will be hoping Onana passes his fitness test. If not, it could be a night to remember for one of their academy goalkeepers, as they step into the spotlight in a crucial Premier League fixture.
