Hopefully, Kukonki, a 6′ 5″ defender, had a chance to make an impression on the new manager.
Ruben Amorim, the new manager of Manchester United, made an immediate impression during his first training session on Monday.
After receiving his work visa last week, Amorim managed first-team training for the first time on Monday. Since several of his first-team players were away on international duty, Amorim took advantage of the chance to assess younger players.
One youthful talent who joined the first team was Godwill Kukonki, who is sixteen years old.
The teenager, a left-footed defender who often starts at center-back for the Under-18s, is training with the first squad for the first time, according to Manchester Evening News.
At 6 feet 5 inches tall, Kukoni dominates his teammates despite his advanced age and is predicted to have a very good future.
Additionally, Amorim will have been encouraged to see midfielder Kobbie Mainoo with the team.
Since suffering a muscular injury against Aston Villa on October 8, Mainoo has not participated in any games.
After being out for “a few weeks” according to the initial prognosis, Mainoo has finally resumed training after more than five weeks, according to Manchester Evening News.
Before Amorim’s first game as manager, which is this Sunday away at Ipswich, it is unclear if Mainoo will demonstrate his fitness.
Amorim, who frequently depended on academy graduates during Mainoo’s trophy-laden tenure with Sporting Lisbon, has projected him to play a significant role.
With two and a half years remaining on his present contract, United is apparently planning to speed up contract negotiations with Mainoo.