Ten Hag is poised to grant the academy talent his maiden Premier League start against Fulham, with coaching staff favoring him over the £50 million “FLOP”.

Manchester United is facing a resurgence of their injury woes, which will significantly influence Erik ten Hag’s squad choices going forward.

The absence of Luke Shaw leaves the team without a specialist left-back, compelling the manager to entrust academy prospect Harry Amass in place of Victor Lindelof and Sofyan Amrabat.

An even greater challenge now confronts the Dutchman: devising an effective attacking trio in light of Rasmus Hojlund’s forthcoming absence due to injury.

With Marcus Rashford struggling in the striker role and Anthony Martial sidelined for three months, Ten Hag faces a daunting task.

Injury Woes:

This underscores the urgency Ten Hag expressed for attacking reinforcements in January, though financial constraints impeded any acquisitions.

The manager hinted at the need for strategic team selections to address this dilemma. As reported by X Academy Scoop, he is poised to elevate Omari Forson to a prominent role.

Forson recently made an impact as a substitute in the game against Wolves, contributing to Kobbie Mainoo’s decisive goal.

While Forson may not be physically prepared for such a responsibility, Ten Hag believes in his skill and technical ability, rating the 19-year-old’s potential even higher than that of Amad Diallo.

The Ivorian enjoyed a stellar campaign in the Championship with Sunderland last season but has struggled for playing time since returning from injury.

During his first-ever pre-season under Ten Hag’s management, he was experimented with as a false nine. However, it appears that the coaching staff favor Omari Forson over the former Atalanta talent.

Forson’s Opportunity:

“Omari Forson is set to make his Premier League debut against Fulham tomorrow due to MUFC’s ongoing injury crisis,” reports suggest.

This decision follows news of Rasmus Højlund’s setback, prompting Ten Hag to reassess his attacking options.

Forson is highly regarded by Ten Hag and his team, with the preference for him over Amad not being based on training performance or effort, but rather on skillset and potential, as perceived by Erik and his coaches.

Whether this speculation holds true remains to be seen, but Ten Hag’s preference for Forson over Amad has been evident.

The academy graduate is currently entangled in a transfer standoff with the club, and Ten Hag’s decision to grant him more minutes could aid in retaining the young talent.

If Forson does indeed start, it will be interesting to see his role on the pitch. Rashford excelled last season, primarily on the left, while Forson operated on the right during pre-season.