Manchester United have got some fine young talent coursing through their ranks.
The likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund have all massively impressed Erik ten Hag throughout the 23/24 season.
But United have so much more talent that is set to break through in the coming years. The academy is bustling with hungry players – so the future is definitely bright.
One of these players is Willy Kambwala, whom fellow centre-half Victor Lindelof is a big fan of.
Victor Lindelof on Willy Kambwala
Speaking in an interview with Manchester United’s media team, Lindelof had high praise for the Frenchman who is teetering on the border of the first-team squad.
“Well, I think he’s a great talent, obviously very young, but I think he’s got a great future ahead of him,” says Lindelof. “And I think when it comes to players like that, it’s just, you know, talking to them and making them understand what they have to do.
“Obviously you reach this level now, but when you get to this level, then this is when the real hard work begins. He’s a very, very good guy and he’s got the right mentality. So I’m not really worried about that. I think he’s got a great future ahead of him.”
Kamwbala must be impressive around Carrington, as now Lindelof and Raphael Varane have stated how impressed they are with the 19-year-old.
It’s been a while since United have had a seriously top defender burst through the youth scene – but so far Kambwala is showing good signs. He should and likely will get more chances to impress.
Willy Kambwala will get chances
One thing that cannot be questioned about Ten Hag, he loves giving youth their shot. He did so with Kambwala, gifting him his debut at the club.
With United still nursing a plethora of injuries towards the end of the season, Kambwala will get more opportunities to shine – as he should.
United have made mistakes in the past with academy talent, letting them go too early without letting them prove themselves. They should learn from their past mistakes regarding the Frenchman.
Baby steps, of course, but all news coming out of Old Trafford about the young defender seems to be positive. Long may it continue.
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