Tyler Blackett could line-up at left-back for Manchester United in their Premier League opener against Swansea City. A hamstring injury to Luke Shaw means Van Gaal could hand Blackett a shock start against Swansea on Saturday.
The 6ft 2ins youngster has spent time out on loan at Blackpool and Birmingham, where he caught the eye of boss Lee Clark.
He said: "He's quite unique in that he's 6ft 2 or 3in and quick and strong, being as a full back. But he is a tremendous boy.
"He is brilliant on the training pitch, he is always asking myself and the coaches to stay behind and do some individual work on his defending and different types of stuff."
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