Manchester United plan to appeal JJ Gabriel red card

There’s a real buzz around Manchester United’s academy this season.

A fresh crop of young players has everyone talking, and you can feel the excitement at Carrington.

But yesterday, things took a sharp turn.

Suddenly, talk of bright futures gave way to frustration and debate.

United’s U18s faced West Bromwich Albion, and just like that, JJ Gabriel, one of the academy’s brightest stars, got a straight red card.

People all over, from fans to pundits to the club itself, went straight to outrage.

Now, Gabriel’s set to miss two huge games: the U18 Manchester derby this weekend, and a crucial FA Youth Cup clash with Oxford United.

For the team and for Gabriel, those matches are massive.

United aren’t just taking this on the chin.

They’re fighting back, already putting together an appeal to get the red card overturned, as reported by Steven Railston on X.

JJ Gabriel didn’t hesitate as he posted the incident on Instagram, sharing the exact moment that got him sent off.

Watching the clip, you can see why he, and a lot of supporters, think the ref got it wrong.

He wrote, “How can this be a yellow let alone red, how?” That question’s bouncing all over social media now, echoed by United fans and youth football followers everywhere.

This isn’t Gabriel’s first time in the spotlight.

He’s been turning heads all season.

Coaches at Carrington have noticed too.

He’s already had chances to train with the first team.

That just makes the red card sting more.

Losing a talent like Gabriel for these big youth games feels like a gut punch, especially with so many people watching his progress.

Everyone’s watching and hoping the decision gets overturned so Gabriel can play in those key matches.

If they win the appeal, it’ll be a massive relief.