Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is continuing to run the rule over Manchester United youngster Radek Vitek.
Even with the academy season over, the 19-year-old goalkeeper was part of Manchester United’s training session ahead of the FA Cup final.
The 6ft 4″ stopper was Manchester United’s goalkeeper for the FA Youth Cup in 2022, starring in the same XI as Alejandro Garnacho.
Erik ten Hag is clearly keeping a close eye on him, bringing him in as part of the group training on Tuesday as the build-up to Saturday’s Wembley showdown begins.
Radek Vitek in the mix
Radek Vitek has already made the Manchester United first team bench this season.
And even with Tom Heaton now back in training after injury, Vitek was included in this week’s session.
Manchester United agreed to sign Vitek back in April 2020 from from Czech side Sigmy Olomouc.
The Athletic reported last year his goalkeeping style has drawn comparisons to Peter Schmeichel and Oliver Kahn.
His inclusion is interesting amid comments from Erik ten Hag about number one goalkeeper David de Gea, via The Times, where he says he wants competition for the Spaniard.
While very possible he brings in a new goalkeeper as competition, Ten Hag could also turn to youth, and fast-track Vitek as his deputy if he likes what he sees.
It is up to the imposing youngster to make an impression, while a loan next season is also a possibility.
At the very least, it seems Ten Hag is exploring all the options he currently has available and making an assessment.
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