Brandon Williams was one such youngster whose name came up during Friday's pre-match press conference for the Emirates FA Cup game against Reading, given that a home tie against lower-league opponents can sometimes inspire a manager to provide opportunities to less experienced members of his squad.
In fact, the 22-year-old full-back featured in the Reds' senior matchday squad for our previous cup tie, the midweek win over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Ten Hag was asked if he could consider loaning out Williams, or keeping him in-house to help with a hectic schedule as United continue to play in four competitions.