ERIK TEN HAG has named 19-year-old defender Willy Kambwala in his starting line-up ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham this afternoon.
Kambwala was an unused substitute for the Red Devils in last Sunday’s match against Liverpool.
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But the defender was handed his first Premier League start this afternoon.
Discussing the teenager’s involvement before kick-off, Man Utd boss Ten Hag told TNT Sports: “He’s calm, he’s made a good impression in training.
“Of course he’s inexperienced and this is a big moment for him. He’s athletic, calm on the ball, he has his opportunity now.”
Kambwala has made 15 appearances for United’s Under-21’s so far this season.
After Liverpool expressed an interest in signing him, the Frenchman joined Man Utd in a £3.5million transfer from Sochaux in October 2020.
But just weeks after arriving at Old Trafford he suffered a huge injury setback.
Kambwala was sidelined for 11 months after suffering a major injury during a friendly against Salford.
He returned to action in September 2021 and signed his first professional contract the following month.
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