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Michael Carrick Taking Things Carefully with JJ Gabriel’s Future
On Wednesday, 15-year-old Manchester United prospect Gabriel was omitted from the squad for a 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton after his camp requested his departure from the club.
Nicknamed 'Kid Messi', Gabriel became the youngest player to represent United in unofficial pre-season matches and scored a hat-trick on his Uefa Youth League debut for the Under-19s last Thursday.
Last year, Gabriel became the youngest ever winner of the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award and was named Under-18 Premier League Player of the Season.
Manager Michael Carrick confirmed he is involved in conversations about Gabriel's future, emphasizing the club must prioritize young players' welfare and well-being amid the situation.
Despite Gabriel's formal request to cancel his registration, United officials feel the situation is rectifiable and have not given up hope of persuading the teenager to remain at Old Trafford.