Manchester United make shock call as forgotten youngster named in FC Porto squad
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Manchester United have announced their travelling squad ahead of the Europa League clash with FC Porto on Thursday night.
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Hide AdErik ten Hag will be demanding a much improved performance and result from his side amid growing pressure on his position following the 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
United have named 23 players in their squad for the European clash, with Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire both included following their recent injury scares. Mainoo limped off during the first-half of the Tottenham loss at the weekend, while former club captain Maguire missed the humbling home defeat altogether.
Mason Mount misses out on a place on the plane after he suffered a head injury in the weekend defeat to Tottenham, but there was a surprise inclusion in the form of youngster Dan Gore.
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Hide AdThe 20-year-old captained United U21s against Hertha Berlin on Tuesday night but was taken off on the hour mark in order to keep his fresh for the Europa League tie. He did not train with the rest of the first-team at Carrington on Wednesday morning, but has been included in the official squad for the match.
Gore made his senior United debut 13 months ago, but only made one appearance on loan at League One side Port Vale before he picked up an injury. The FA Youth Cup-winning midfielder then dislocated his shoulder during a personal training session and required surgery at the beginning of June, which meant he was unable to travel to the United States for the first-team tour.
Ten Hag is expected to issue a further team news update when he and former Porto defender Diogo Dalot both speak to the press on Wednesday evening.
United travelling squad to face FC Porto:
Bayindir, Heaton, Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Lindelof, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Fernandes, Gore, Mainoo, Ugarte; Amad, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford, Zirkzee.
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