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Man United Keep Chido Obi on Academy Path as Coach Confirms Concussion Recovery

United is keeping him in the academy to give him regular games under a settled coaching plan.

Overview

  • Manchester United under-21 coach Adam Lawrence says Chido Obi has fully recovered from a March concussion, with recent sessions back with the senior squad.
  • United will keep him in academy competition this season, with ties against Real Madrid’s under-21s and Crystal Palace next on the schedule.
  • The club rejected loan inquiries in January to keep his development in-house under coaches who work with him daily.
  • First-team chances have been rare this season after eight senior outings last year, reflecting a shift toward consistent youth minutes.
  • Obi has 15 goals across youth competitions, including four against Leicester City in Premier League 2, and he earned a Denmark under-21 cap in September.