Man Utd could thrust young assist king Williams into first-team instead of Young at Southampton after Shaw injury

MANCHESTER UNITED could hand 18-year-old Brandon Williams his first team debut at Southampton on Saturday. Luke Shaw is out for at least five weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up during the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday. And with Marcos Rojo seemingly on his way out, Old […]

MANCHESTER UNITED could hand 18-year-old Brandon Williams his first team debut at Southampton on Saturday.

Luke Shaw is out for at least five weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up during the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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And with Marcos Rojo seemingly on his way out, Old Gunnar Solskjaer has limited options.

Newly dubbed assist king Williams was first involved with the first team when he travelled with United to their Champions League clash at Paris Saint-Germain last season.

The 18-year-old can play in either wing-back position and has notched five assists from four games for United’s development squad this season.

Despite Ashley Young’s availability for selection there are suggestions Solskjaer will continue his policy of promoting youth and opt for Williams instead.

United have Diogo Dalot and Matteo Darmian who also operate as wing-backs to call on if necessary but Williams could certainly be in with a shout.

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If Williams plays and performs, he could remain in the squad for United’s games against Leicester, West Ham and Arsenal too.

Shaw is expected back for the trip to Newcastle on October 6 but his place could be at risk if Williams manages to cement his place by then.

Anthony Martial is also said to be an injury doubt for the trip to the south coast as United look to bounce back from the embarrassment against Palace.