"He's strong, the little guy is strong. He's really something, frankly... I think he's 15. You feel that he's bound to be a little kid but he trains quite a bit with us and actually you see, you can feel that the little guy has something special. He's actually kind of a winger, he's a dribbler and even in front of the box, I still think he's good, honestly."
"We saw him score some nice goals, he has a good shot. Technically, he's strong. JJ's a big talent, it's pretty obvious to know that and he's had a really good season for the Under-18s. We obviously think an awful lot of him, but patience is important and managing everything that comes with that."
Gabriel, a 15-year-old Manchester United academy player, has demonstrated exceptional talent this season, scoring 20 goals for the under-18s including a brace against Nottingham Forest. First-team player Bryan Mbeumo praised Gabriel's strength, dribbling ability, shooting technique, and composure in one-on-one situations during training sessions with senior players. Head coach Michael Carrick confirmed Gabriel cannot make his Premier League debut before season's end due to competition rules requiring match-day squad players to be at least Under-16 age group. Carrick emphasized the importance of patience in Gabriel's development and selecting the appropriate moment for his progression to senior football.
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