‌Mantato, 18, sustained the injury after coming on as a substitute for the Under-21s against Chelsea at the beginning of the month. And The Manchester Evening News report that the talented teenager is currently wearing a protective boot and his season is effectively over. Should United's crop of promising youngsters advance, they could meet Manchester City in a mini-Manchester derby final at The Etihad, albeit without Mantato. He initially played as a left-back in academy matches, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing on the right wing, and his style of play has already drawn comparisons with Bukayo Saka, who also began his career as a defender. Mantato was then selected for the United States tour party, and made his first-team bow against Wolves in December.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 23:04 UTC