According to the Manchester Evening News.
Manchester United Football Club
's 17-year-old left-back Harry Armas will go into the match against Manchester City's
Community Shield
Match list. On the eve of the game, United boss Jens Ten Hahn revealed that Luke Shaw is a doubt, which could leave as many as six United defenders out of the squad to face Manchester City.
Luke Shaw's absence has put a lot of pressure on United's backline, with the team's third central defensive option currently being Rhys Bennett, who spent last season on loan at Stockport in League Two. And with Malacia out injured, Armas could make the breakthrough in this crucial game.
Armas has gradually improved with appearances in pre-season games against Arsenal, Betis and Liverpool. Against Betis, Armas showed his potential by providing an assist for Diallo. Last season, Armas was in the United matchday squad on seven occasions but failed to get a start, which left him frustrated.
Ten Hahn has previously said that Armas still needs time and experience to reach first-team requirements, but he believes that with good training and coaching, Armas has the potential to reach Menuh's level within three months. With Luke Shaw having just returned from holiday and Malacia still a few months away from making his comeback, Armas could be set to make his first-team debut in the Community Shield.
