Four Manchester United teenagers included in squad vs Chelsea with key man set to miss out

Ruud van Nistelrooy has included four youngsters in the Manchester United match day squad ahead of their clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.

The United interim head coach is looking to make his mark during his four-game stint in charge of the club and could once again give youngsters a chance for his second match in temporary charge.

Ethan Wheatley featured from the bench in United's 5-2 victory over Leicester City in midweek and has once again been pictured arriving at Old Trafford ahead of kick-off.

Harry Amass and Jack Fletcher are both also set for bench roles against Chelsea, while Jayce Fitzgerald could be involved in a senior squad for the second time after he was an unused substitute against Leicester.

The fact academy midfield duo Fletcher and Fitzgerald have both been spotted at Old Trafford suggests United could once again be without Christian Eriksen for the Chelsea clash.

Speaking ahead of the match, Van Nistelrooy confirmed the Dane was in doubt to feature in the Sunday afternoon showdown. “Not many changes,” he told club media.

“We're still hoping and working hard to get Christian Eriksen part of the squad. He's working hard to make it in the last moment. And other than that, there's no news on players that will be available, any other than [Wednesday].”