Manchester United are preparing to bring the curtain down on their 2025-26 campaign with a final Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion tomorrow.
The Red Devils have already secured a return to the UEFA Champions League after sealing an impressive third-place finish in the league table.
United head coach Michael Carrick has already confirmed that Casemiro has played his final game for the club following his emotional farewell at Old Trafford last weekend.
Manuel Ugarte appears to be the obvious candidate to replace the Brazilian in the holding midfield role.
However, Carrick could mark the beginning of his permanent managerial reign with a bold and exciting decision by handing an academy star a huge opportunity.
Tyler Fletcher could make his full debut
The 19-year-old made his first-team debut under Carrick after coming on for the closing minutes during the 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Fletcher has developed into a defensive midfielder and impressed with his showings at youth level.
The teenager won the prestigious Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year award following a fine season.
He is often overlooked because much of the attention at academy level is naturally drawn towards exciting attacking talents such as Chido Obi and Shea Lacey.
Even at this young age, he has shown a stellar understanding of the modern game just like his father Darren Fletcher.
The young midfielder possesses strong positional awareness and consistently shows a willingness to do the difficult defensive work in central areas.
Fletcher has established himself as the midfield lynchpin at Carrington. It is time for him to deliver an assured performance tomorrow if Carrick gives him an opportunity.
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