
United prospect Gabriel has stayed away from team practices following a three-goal display in his initial Uefa Youth League match on 10 September. Due to tournament regulations, the fifteen-year-old cannot represent any other club in the tournament during the current campaign.
Those close to the player expressed immense anger after United left him off the squad list for their Champions League fixture against Sabah FK, a contest Michael Carrick's team comfortably claimed 4-0.
Speaking ahead of Sunday's top-flight clash with Fulham, Carrick emphasized the need to shield the teenager from excessive public attention, noting that the resolution of the matter will happen naturally and that the youngster's well-being remains the primary concern. Gabriel, who also found the net in each of his opening two Premier League 2 appearances of the season, has been excluded from Friday's fixture against Brentford at Leigh Sports Village.
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