KAI ROONEY could follow in his dad’s footsteps and make a debut at Old Trafford TONIGHT.
The 16-year-old has started to play for ‘s Under-18s this season after moving up through the academy and has hinted at being involved in the FA Youth Cup tie against Derby on Friday.
Kai Rooney could make his Old Trafford debut on Friday nightCredit: Getty
The 16-year-old has posted online hinting at his involvement for Manchester United’s Under-18s in the FA Youth CupCredit: Alamy
United will play the game at rather than their usual home, Leigh Sports Village.
Youth matches are also played at the Carrington training ground .
Attacker Kai, , posted online before the game to suggest he will be in Darren Fletcher’s squad for the game.
after a two-match interim period in charge of the senior team earlier this month following Ruben Amorim’s sacking.
The former United midfielder has been part of Rooney’s promotion through the age groups and could hand Wayne’s son a debut at the Theatre of Dreams.
Uploading a pic of himself as a kid from the 2014-15 season walking around the pitch with Wayne, 40, after a game, Kai wrote: “OT [heart and eyes emoji]”.
However, Rooney Sr might not be there to watch the special moment.
Speaking on I’m a Celeb in 2024, explained: “ when he played grassroots tournaments and stuff because he used to get swarmed and he couldn’t even watch the game.
She added: “How do you say to all of these kids: ‘Go away, I’m watching my son?’
“Adults, it’s different, you could speak to them, so he just said: ‘Oh, dad there’s no point you coming because you don’t even watch me play anyway.’
“Which is sad, but it can’t be helped anyway.
“At the same time, the fans help you along the way and get you where you are.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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