Earlier this month, one of those youngsters ended his two-year exile from the game by signing for second-tier United States club New Mexico United. Louis van Gaal (right) handed 14 Man United youth or reserve players their first-team debutsTyler BlackettManchester United debut: 2-1 defeat vs Swansea (Premier League), August 2014Let's begin with the star who has found a new club in the United States. Tyler Blackett made his Manchester United debut in Van Gaal's first competitive game in charge. He left Old Trafford winning three major honours: the FA Cup (2015-16), League Cup (2016-17) and Europa League (2016-17). He followed that up days later with a brace and an assist as injury-hit United stunned Arsenal 3-2 in the Premier League.

Source: Daily Mail April 08, 2026 19:07 UTC