If everything goes well, maybe Kukonki gets 5-10 minutes off the bench today. Would be very nice
Godwill Kukonki
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Might be used as a sub for the wingbacks.
Born in 2008 
feck me
feck meBorn in 2008
Born on the 50th anniversary of the Munich disaster. It’s an omen, he will make it here.
Doesn't look anywhere near 6ft 5 to me.
I really admire his ability to break the lines with his passing, a crucial attribute for a centre-back in Amorim's system.
If Amorim sees him as a viable rotational option next season, it could save the club a significant amount of money.
If Amorim sees him as a viable rotational option next season, it could save the club a significant amount of money.
Would be great to see an academy defender coming through.
It's a position we often really struggle to bring academy players into the first team. Even recently we've had some decent young defenders who made a good career outside of United but I don't remember one who really made it here since Evans.
It's a position we often really struggle to bring academy players into the first team. Even recently we've had some decent young defenders who made a good career outside of United but I don't remember one who really made it here since Evans.
@MyOnlySolskjaer maybe it’s time to draft a performance thread for Kukonki? He’s in the match day squad and who knows, perhaps he comes off the bench today 
I've been impressed with him so far in the U18's.
But he is still only 16 - younger than some who people have rightly said it would be too early to promote. Even Chido Obi, who also benefits from a strong physical build at 16.
I guess it's as much to do with positional vacancy as much as potential - probably too early for Shaw and Malacia yet, and Martinez missed the internationals with injury. So likely a shortage of left footed CB/LB's available at this stage.
Pleased for him. He looks a good promising defender - similar to right footed Munro, who's also doing well with the U18's.
But he is still only 16 - younger than some who people have rightly said it would be too early to promote. Even Chido Obi, who also benefits from a strong physical build at 16.
I guess it's as much to do with positional vacancy as much as potential - probably too early for Shaw and Malacia yet, and Martinez missed the internationals with injury. So likely a shortage of left footed CB/LB's available at this stage.
Pleased for him. He looks a good promising defender - similar to right footed Munro, who's also doing well with the U18's.
The Branthwaite alternative.
Always exciting to see youth come through. He reminds me a bit of Maguire with the line breaking passing but in a good way
Barca promoted Pau Cubarsi at the age of 16 and more or less instantly became a regular starter for them. Kukonki is far more physically ready so you’d expect him to be able to come on as a sub at least in games where we’re comfortable.
Hopefully under Amorim we can be more dominant and ruthless and start winning games more comfortably so we can give youngsters the odd 15-20 mins to impress.
Hopefully under Amorim we can be more dominant and ruthless and start winning games more comfortably so we can give youngsters the odd 15-20 mins to impress.
All that hype and then he’s not in the squad
Travelled with them anyway, good experience for the kid.
Travelled with them anyway, good experience for the kid.
I like it. Get him used to the experience without any pressure.All that hype and then he’s not in the squad
Do you rate him highly?
Yeah it’s a great experience regardless. Long way to go but he has a lot of the tools needed, especially for a CB.
16? Check his birth cert!!!!
Was he the only academy player in training today? At least I didn't spot anyone else.
Based on the footage I’ve seen yeah it seems so (in terms of outfield players). The first team squad is getting pretty healthy at the moment so that will somewhat reduce the need for academy players.