Why JJ Gabriel isn't available for Man Utd's pre-season friendly vs Wrexham
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel will miss the team's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in Finland. The 15-year-old was granted extended leave following a demanding season where he was named the best player in the Premier League U18s.
Why it matters
As a highly touted academy prospect, Gabriel's development is a point of significant interest for fans and analysts tracking the future of Manchester United.
Manchester United fly to Finland for their first pre-season fixture of the summer against Wrexham, but exciting teenager JJ Gabriel won’t be available for selection.
There is no shortage of talent in the Manchester United academy , but few players are attracting the same attention as JJ Gabriel .
The 15-year-old has been tipped to make his first-team debut this season, so United fans are bound to be excited to see him in action during pre-season.
However, Saturday’s friendly match against Wrexham has come too soon for Gabriel, meaning he won’t be involved.
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Ahead of United’s first pre-season game against Wrexham, we are getting updates on which players have been selected by Michael Carrick for the trip.
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