Overview
- Mantato injured his ankle after coming on for Manchester United’s Under-21s against Chelsea in early March.
- He is wearing a protective boot as medical staff focus on rehabilitation rather than a quick return.
- The setback rules him out of the FA Youth Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.
- The winger had just stepped up to senior involvement, making his Premier League debut on December 30 against Wolves.
- Reports suggest he will aim for the summer pre-season tour if recovery goes well, which could feature more academy players during the World Cup.