Erik ten Hag has handed youth academy product Omari Forson his first Premier League start in Man United’s clash against Fulham.
The 19-year-old made an appearance in the 4-3 win over Wolves earlier this month, also delivering the assist for Kobbie Mainoo’s winner.
Here is everything you might want to know about the Englishman before the Fulham game.
Who is Omari Forson?
The 19-year-old is naturally an attacking midfielder who is capable of playing in either of the wings too. He joined Man United’s youth academy in 2020 after starting his career at Tottenham Hotspur – and has played for the Red Devils’ U-18 and U-23 team before the senior call-up. He has also played across multiple youth levels for England.
What Can Be Expected From Forson?
Forson did make a brief cameo against Wolves, but this will be a significantly difficult challenge in his first start for Man United. The 19-year-old is an exciting player, who is blessed with pace and ability to carry the ball around efficiently.
He can also pass the ball forward swiftly and is quite creative in being able to carve out opportunities for others. Forson can play as a no.10, but has mostly played on the wings for the Red Devils’ youth teams this season – especially on the left from where he can carry the ball outside the box to create chances or drift into the middle of the area to enhance his side’s goal-scoring ability.
How Has He Fared This Season?
Forson produced a few impressive performances for Man United in their pre-season tour of the USA before the start of the 2023/24 season.
He has mostly played for the U-21 and U-19 sides this season – scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 10 appearances for them. He is most efficiently on the left flank, having scored four goals and provided an assist in six appearances in that role this season.
