Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag raised eyebrows when he promoted three Red Devils wonderkids to first-team training earlier this term, but only one has made the grade so far.
Back in September of last year, ahead of United's first group game of their Europa League campaign, the Dutchman took the step of promoting the young trio while morale was sky high. Following a shaky start to the season, at this stage United had four wins in their last four and had just beaten league-leaders and rivals Arsenal.
With the Europa League not viewed as United's priority, it seems as if Ten Hag saw competition and particularly the group stage as a chance to blood some of the club's younger talent and see if they have what it takes.
