Manchester United are preparing to take on Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend, with Michael Carrick drafting another youngster into first-team training ahead of the game.
Michael Carrick is set for part two of the hardest start imaginable to his spell as Manchester United head coach, taking on Arsenal at the Emirates.
This comes one week removed from the incredible 2-0 derby day win over City, which has fans believing Carrick might be the one.
However, this is an even bigger challenge, and one that will either confirm that United are right in the top four race or bring fans back to reality.
There will have been plenty of focus on how to beat Mikel Arteta this week in training, and now a youngster has been spotted in first-team training helping out ahead of the game.
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Elyh Harrison takes part in Manchester United senior training ahead of Arsenal clash
Last week, in the build-up to the derby, Carrick had Habeeb Ogunneye in training with the first team, fresh off being recalled from his loan at Newport County.
Now, Elyh Harrison has had a similar experience.
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Harrison was recalled from loan at Shrewsbury recently and has stepped back into the first-team set-up, providing training depth in the goalkeeping department.
It was Thursday’s training session in which Harrison could be spotted in the background of some X images United posted, clearly in goal.
Harrison was in this same situation 12 months ago, recalled from loan at Chester, and then involved in the first team as a fourth-choice goalkeeper.
So the chances of him getting any real chance in the remaining 16 games this season are slim.
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Ineos needs to figure out Harrison’s development and loans
Harrison’s time at Shrewsbury was not a loan worth remembering.
Despite having a really good debut, which ended in praise from the manager, he played very little over the past few months.
After not playing since September, Harrison conceded six against Wolves in the FA Cup, which was his final contribution.
Now back at Carrington, United and Ineos need to figure out what level Harrison is at and plan where he should be sent on loan next.
Given his struggle for games this season, perhaps Harrison needs to take a step backwards in order to take one forward, which could be a loan to the National League.
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