Chido Obi-Martin has admitted that Ruben Amorim told him to "be humble" as the youngster pursues a starting role at Manchester United.
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Obi-Martin made his United debut in FebruaryHas since been used sporadically by AmorimAdvised to keep head down and wait for opportunitiesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 17-year-old forward, who made his senior debut in February, has already accumulated five appearances off the bench, the latest coming in the recent loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Obi-Martin’s rapid progress at United has begun turning heads, with the teenage striker continuing to push for a larger role in the senior setup.
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Despite his growing presence under the spotlight, United boss Amorim has made sure to temper the rising expectations, offering a piece of advice intended to keep the young striker’s feet firmly on the ground. However, the Portuguese manager is keeping a regular eye on the teenager as he has been given the opportunity to train with the senior squad.
WHAT OBI-MARTIN SAID
"He’s just told me to be humble and keep working hard every day,” Obi-Martin said to United media. “And hopefully, I get more opportunities soon. My Dad and my Mum always told me to be a good person and listen to my coaches because they want me to get better, so it’s good."
He added: "I’ve learnt to be smart and to think quicker by training with the first team because the game is quicker compared to Academy football. It helps me a lot, training with them every day.”
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With Rasmus Hojlund currently experiencing a rough spell in front of goal, Obi-Martin’s rise comes at a crucial time for the Red Devils. The Danish striker has just three goals in 28 Premier League appearances, which might open the door for Obi-Martin to get more minutes at the business end of the season.
