JJ Gabriel, 15, gets senior Man Utd call-up
Summary
Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel has been called up to Manchester United’s senior team for the first time to play in a friendly match against Rosenborg. Gabriel, who scored many goals for the club’s Under-18 team last season, is part of a 25-player squad traveling for this pre-season game.Key Facts
- JJ Gabriel is 15 years old and will turn 16 in October.
- He scored 29 goals in 32 appearances for Manchester United’s Under-18 team last season.
- Gabriel won both the Premier League and Manchester United Under-18 awards at age 14.
- He was included in Manchester United’s senior squad for a friendly match against Rosenborg in Trondheim.
- Gabriel was the only change from the previous squad that lost to Wrexham.
- Some senior players like Benjamin Sesko, Karl Darlow, and Matthijs de Ligt are absent due to injuries.
- Gabriel is seen as a very promising young talent by Manchester United’s football directors.
- He started training with the first team recently and is being carefully managed by the coaching staff.
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