Manchester United has allowed Chido OBI to return to the Onder-18s for the crucial Fa Youth Youth Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.
OBI scored seven goals in the first three rounds, with brackets against Coventry City and Preston North End, for a hat trick against Chelsea.
But after he was omitted from the quarterfinals to Arsenal after promotion to the first team of Ruben Amorim, it was unclear whether he would appear again in the tournament this season, especially given the journey of the first team to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening.
But Mail Sport understands that OBI is part of the traveling team of United, on its way to Villa Park in what is a huge boost for Baas van Onder-18 Adam Lawrence.
Obi broke in Amorim's MatchDay team to Tottenham and has since earned cameor against Everton, as well as Fulham in the FA Cup, due to a lack of options in the event of attack.
The youngsters of United took three times in Arsenal, the former club of OBI, in the final round by Jack Fletcher, Jaydan Kamason and Bendito Mantato, but the return of OBI helps United's hope to make the final for the first time since they won it in 2022.
Mail Sport understands that Harry Amass will not be involved tonight, because he could appear against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Amass, 18, made his senior debut in the 3-0 victory of United op Leicester before the international break.
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