Man United Treble -winner Andy Cole has weighed himself on the Cameo of Chido Obi in the FA Cup defeat of the side by Fulham on Sunday evening.
The 17-year-old was replaced in the 68th minute and replaced Rasmus Hojlund, only a few moments before Bruno Fernandes equalized with a spectacular left-wing foot strike.
In the end, OBI was unable to prevent the Red Devils from falling out of the competition after a 1-1 draw in the normal time Fulham saw the upper hand in a penalty shootout.
Nevertheless, OBI earned glowing reviews from fans on social media who were impressed by the energy of the Academy star.
Now former Red Devil Cole has given its opinion about the attacker's display.
Speaking on the Rio Presents podcast, Cole said: 'If you are raw and you are 17, you are not afraid. I looked at him yesterday … He definitely has a chance.
“My cousin worked with him and my cousin said,” Yes man, he has a chance. “
Ferdinand then chimde inside and said: 'He is still rough on the edges and he should be. But what I don't fear is that he will get opportunities.
'Because I saw him play against my two boys and the way he played yesterday was exactly the same. He is not in the game, but the ball falls and he is there '.
The 17-year-old was recently promoted to the senior squadron in the midst of Ruben Amorim's side from the opposition goal.
Both Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have been criticized throughout the season due to the lack of goals at Old Trafford.
The former Arsenal Academy star also earned praise from the United Legend Wayne Rooney, who was on Punditry on the day.
“What I really like about him is that he has placed himself in some really good positions,” said Rooney during the BBC match of the day on Sunday.
'A bit naive with some of his chances, but I find it really encouraging for Manchester United. They clearly didn't score Zirkzee and Hojlund.
'Now that can be another option that goes ahead in the season. I am really impressed by him. '
OBI received his debut in the 1-0 of the Red Devils by Tottenham and also to be seen in the 2-2-way draw against Everton.
The Wonderkid entered a surprise room from Arsenal in October 2024 at Man United Academy.
OBI made a strong impression since his arrival in the Red Devils system and scored seven goals in three games in the Youth Cup.
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