U-21 XI to watch out for in the upcoming season

Gianluigi Donnarumma
Donnarumma is touted to be the next goalkeeper for the Italian national team

#10 Striker - Anthony Martial

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Anthony Martial
At just 20, Martial has a bright future ahead of him
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The 20-year-old Manchester United attacker was trained to be a striker, Martial is equally effective on the wing, beating defenders for pace. While his side might have missed the Champions League spot, the former Monaco man had a good season, scoring on 11 occasions and assisting another 4 in 31 appearances.

With a season of English football under his belt, better things are expected of the €50 Million signing in the upcoming season.

His playing style has often been compared to fellow Frenchman and legend Thierry Henry and Manchester United will be well served if the youngster can live up to the tag of being “The Next Henry”.

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#11 Striker - Breel Embolo

Breel Embolo
Embolo is a powerful and strong striker
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After being extensively linked with the likes of Manchester United, Breel Embolo signed for German club Schalke 04 recently. A direct player with unbelievable strength for a player his age, the 19-year-old is expected to bring some much-needed attacking threat to his new club.

A composed finisher, Embolo scored 12 goals in all competitions last season and is expected to improve on the record in the presence of better quality players at the Veltins-Arena in 2016-17. Recent reports from various news agencies say that Jose Mourinho, the Manchester United manager was desperate to sign the Swiss. Given the Special One’s eye for special players, it can be considered as a great compliment to the abilities of Embolo.

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