Man Utd pin hopes on 19-year-old after suffering yet another injury setback with key man out ‘for weeks’

MANCHESTER UNITED will once again have to pin their hopes on Willy Kambwala this weekend.

The 19-year-old is set to start alongside Harry Maguire against Bournemouth after the Red Devils confirmed a double injury setback.

Willy Kambwala is set to start for Manchester United again this weekendCredit: Getty

Raphael Varane has been ruled out for several weeks to leave Kambwala as one of two fit centre-backsCredit: Getty

Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans will both miss out on Saturday evening.

United have confirmed Varane will be out for a few weeks after suffering a muscle injury against Chelsea earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Evans has a shorter-term muscle issue but will not be available this weekend.

The latest setback leaves Kambwala and Maguire as the only fit centre-backs available to Erik ten Hag.

Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are already sidelined and not expected to return until at least May.

However, United fans are relishing the opportunity to see more of Kambwala in action.

Reacting to the injury news on social media, one supporter wrote: “They can rest easy,” alongside a picture of the French teenager.

Another also added: “Now is your time, Willy Kambwala.”

Meanwhile, a third fan commented: “Time for Willy to step up.”

Kambwala, who joined United from Sochaux aged 16 in 2020, has made eight first-team appearances for the club.

The first of those came when he started against West Ham in December, but he had to wait until last weekend for his second start.

Injuries to Varane and Evans forced Ten Hag to recall Kambwala against Liverpool at Anfield, though.

He is now set for a run in the side as United face a busy end to the season.

The Red Devils have seven Premier League matches remaining as well as an FA Cup semi-final against Coventry on April 21.

Kambwala made his second senior start against Liverpool last weekendCredit: Getty

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