Development chief Nicky Butt has urged fans to remain patient with Manchester United’s young talent as he feels they have bright futures ahead of them. Butt was part of the ‘Class of 92′ group of home-grown youngsters, along with the likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers, who would go on to help United enjoy a remarkable period of success under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s current side have endured a tough start to the 2019-20 season, although Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Premier League frontrunners Liverpool showed signs of improvement for the Red Devils.
Among the handful of positives in the opening months have been the opportunities afforded to academy graduates.
Brandon Williams recently made his debut and James Garner has been around the squad, while fellow teenagers Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood have played multiple times.
Greenwood last week signed improved and extended terms with United having netted in two of his three starts this season, but Butt has pleaded for fans to remain patient. “They’re very exciting players,” Butt told the PA. “We’re all excited about these young boys and there’s probably another four or five in the background that are slowly going to come up behind them. “Hopefully more behind that and more behind that, but they’re only babies and young at the minute. But, for me, it’s difficult to bring in a lot of players into a team that’s not firing on all cylinders, if you like.”
United currently find themselves down in 14th place I the Premier League table with just 10 points from their first nine games of the season.
The Red Devils will be hoping the young guns can kick the club on to better time in the coming weeks, starting with their next Premier League outing at Norwich City on Sunday.
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