Lewis Baker

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Baker not included in the U21s today. Anyone think we might see him vs Swindon?

Not me.

He trained with the first team today. And Steve Holland said that one youth player will be with the team tomorrow. So I think it is likely that he will be on the bench tomorrow. Whether or not he actually plays is another story.

[Stats 7,054]

Baker not included in the U21s today. Anyone think we might see him vs Swindon?

Yes, possibly. Steve Holland confirmed that "there may be an opportunity for one young player to be involved for tomorrow".so realistically can only be Baker as he was not included for the U21. Would be amazing if he can get some minutes. Fully deserving of a first team call up. Was our best player for the reserves and youth cup run last season. Has added more goals to his game, two footed player literally. Takes corners and free kicks with both his left and right foot and is ever so consistent.

Would be really good for him and for us as he has been at the club since he was 9 years old.

[Beigl 1,387]

I really like him.Whenever I saw him play for the U-21´s or in the NextGen Series last season,he was impressive.Maybe Mourinho gives him 20 minutes or so,if we lead comfortably.

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He trained with the first team today. And Steve Holland said that one youth player will be with the team tomorrow. So I think it is likely that he will be on the bench tomorrow. Whether or not he actually plays is another story.

Oh ok. My bad.

[Stats 7,054]

He confirmed via his twitter account that he is in the squad and it is likely he will be on the bench. Glad Jose has recognized the youth and gives some of them like Baker the recognition he/they deserve.

[ja1 1,166]

Pretty disappointed he didn't play. He could have been used for any three of the subs, when MVG went off, when Ramires went off or when KDb went off (Ba played on the left which Baker is more suited to).

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I didn't expect him to feature unless we were at least 3-0 up. 2-0 is too unpredictable to bring Lewis in.

[Stats 7,054]

Just scored a magnificent free-kick with his left foot against Schalke in the Uefa youth league. You don't get many players who come as two footed as Baker. Simply magnificent. He uses his right foot slightly more but as just seen is comfortable using his left foot for set pieces as well. Live on eurosport for those who are interested.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Just scored a magnificent free-kick with his left foot against Schalke in the Uefa youth league. You don't get many players who come as two footed as Baker. Simply magnificent. He uses his right foot slightly more but as just seen is comfortable using his left foot for set pieces as well. Live on eurosport for those who are interested.

He's still underrated, and I'm as guilty of it as anyone. Maybe we should name him Luis Bakero and he'd get more notice.

Temperament-wise he can go both ways but he's a real dark horse to make it here.

[Jusek 2,031]

His left foot continues to impress me, what a talent!

He has no weaker foot.

[ja1 1,166]

[OneMoSalah 8,777]

Apparently Owen Coyle is interested in taking him to Wigan in January on loan.

[Hannah 200]

Looks like he has travelled with the first team to Derby.

[lucio 5,418]

well done

[The_Flash 1,144]

well done, glad he got a wee run. I really gunk we should maybe play some strikers we have playing in the reserves

[Styles 9,790]

Shame it wasn't a bit longer but a debut is a debut. He must be buzzing.

[lucio 5,418]

[Milan 17,853]