Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made a bold statement about Ayden Heaven’s potential after the 18-year-old’s impressive Premier League debut against Arsenal, according to Metro.
Heaven, who joined Manchester United from Arsenal’s youth academy in January, was thrust into action earlier than expected due to an injury to Leny Yoro. Despite the pressure of playing against his former club, Heaven performed admirably, showing comfort on the ball and a keen sense of defensive awareness.
Amorim was clearly impressed with Heaven’s display, and his post-match comments suggest that the young defender has a bright future ahead of him. “I think he did really well,” Amorim said in his post match press conference. “He is really comfortable with the ball, so relaxed, very aggressive, and I think we have a very good player there.”
Amorim’s praise for Heaven is not limited to his performance on the pitch. The Manchester United manager also appears to be impressed with the young defender’s attitude and work ethic. “He is a player who is very willing to learn and improve,” Amorim said. “He has a great mentality, and I think he has all the qualities to become a top player.”
Heaven’s emergence is a welcome boost for Manchester United, who have been struggling with injuries and inconsistency in recent weeks. With the young defender’s impressive debut, Amorim may have found a solution to his team’s defensive woes.
