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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects Danny Welbeck to undergo further physical development
The Red Devils manager has praised the 21-year-old striker, who has been in fine form this year, whilst also discussing the potential of last season's FA Youth Cup winning side
27 Jan 2012 14:11:00
By Jay Jaffa
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck still has to undergo some further physical development, according to the club's medical statistics.
The in-form forward has hit four goals in his last six games, including the winner against Arsenal last weekend, with the 21-year-old overtaking Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez in the pecking order this season.
Ferguson has revealed that Welbeck suffered some minor growth problems as a 16-year-old, and also expects the striker to develop more in the coming years.
"We were always aware of Danny Welbeck's ability," Ferguson said.
"The issue with him now is addressing the physical side.
"When he was 16 he had problems with his knees because he was growing, then he had some thigh problems.
"It was nothing serious, just a matter of waiting for Danny to develop into a man, which we are seeing the signs of now.
"He has a great physique but there is still more to come. Our stats show there's still a bit to do before he becomes a complete adult."
Ferguson praised Welbeck's temperament, something that often decides which youngsters make the leap to the first-team.
"He has a good attitude, although he should have, he's a young player with an opportunity at Manchester United," Ferguson added.
"That's one of the reasons you pick these players, because they show their temperament as they come through the youth programmes and the reserves.
"I am always confident about their temperament, their attitude to the game and their enthusiasm to play.
"In terms of judging young players, I don't think we've ever failed in that respect."
The United boss also cast an eye toward the next generation of potential stars at the club, who tasted success in last year's FA Youth Cup.
"The team that won the FA Youth Cup last year were almost all local boys and they're all starting to emerge in their own different ways," he explained.
"Most of them have been involved in the first-team squad this season; the two Keanes (Michael and Will), Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingaard, Zeki Fryers, Paul Pogba and young Ryan Tunnicliffe, who is at Peterborough and playing regularly in the Championship at the age of 18. That's good going.
"Obviously the difference is that in 1992 that group all got into the first-team at more or less the same time and managed to stay in it.
"That's the big test for these young players and it will be interesting to see if they manage it."
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The in-form forward has hit four goals in his last six games, including the winner against Arsenal last weekend, with the 21-year-old overtaking Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez in the pecking order this season.
Ferguson has revealed that Welbeck suffered some minor growth problems as a 16-year-old, and also expects the striker to develop more in the coming years.
"We were always aware of Danny Welbeck's ability," Ferguson said.
"The issue with him now is addressing the physical side.
"When he was 16 he had problems with his knees because he was growing, then he had some thigh problems.
"It was nothing serious, just a matter of waiting for Danny to develop into a man, which we are seeing the signs of now.
"He has a great physique but there is still more to come. Our stats show there's still a bit to do before he becomes a complete adult."
Ferguson praised Welbeck's temperament, something that often decides which youngsters make the leap to the first-team.
"He has a good attitude, although he should have, he's a young player with an opportunity at Manchester United," Ferguson added.
"That's one of the reasons you pick these players, because they show their temperament as they come through the youth programmes and the reserves.
"I am always confident about their temperament, their attitude to the game and their enthusiasm to play.
"In terms of judging young players, I don't think we've ever failed in that respect."
The United boss also cast an eye toward the next generation of potential stars at the club, who tasted success in last year's FA Youth Cup.
"The team that won the FA Youth Cup last year were almost all local boys and they're all starting to emerge in their own different ways," he explained.
"Most of them have been involved in the first-team squad this season; the two Keanes (Michael and Will), Larnell Cole, Jesse Lingaard, Zeki Fryers, Paul Pogba and young Ryan Tunnicliffe, who is at Peterborough and playing regularly in the Championship at the age of 18. That's good going.
"Obviously the difference is that in 1992 that group all got into the first-team at more or less the same time and managed to stay in it.
"That's the big test for these young players and it will be interesting to see if they manage it."
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