Man United boss Ruben Amorim ‘adds five teenagers from the academy to his first-team squad’ ahead of Premier League away game at Tottenham

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim could be set to hand out some first-team debuts in Sunday’s Premier League game away at Tottenham.

United, like their opponents, are battling an injury crisis.

Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Toby Collyer and Amad Diallo are all currently ruled out of action.

According to The Mirror, Amorim has therefore moved to bolster his squad by calling up five teenagers from the United academy.

Midfielders Sekou Kone and Jack Moorhouse, both 19, are said to have travelled to London along with goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, 18, left back Harry Amass, 17, and striker Chido Obi-Martin, 17.

It is believed that some of them will feature on the bench at Tottenham, while others have been taken as back-up in case more injuries strike before the game kicks off.

Chido Obi-Martin, pictured celebrating a goal for United’s U18 side this week, could also play

None of the five teenagers have ever played a first-team game for United before.

There will likely be plenty of youngsters on the Spurs side too.

Ange Postecoglou’s 20-man squad for last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa featured no fewer than six teenagers, including four in the starting lineup.

United travelled to London via coach on Saturday after the train they planned to catch was cancelled due to signalling issues.

Amorim’s men intend to return to Manchester by plane shortly after the final whistle.

United go into Sunday’s game in 14th place, two points ahead of Spurs. A win for either side will take them up to 12th.