New Era: Willy Kambwala Earns Starting Spot Against West Ham!

19-year-old Willy Kambwala gets the nod for West Ham clash.

France youth international warms bench in Liverpool draw but didn't play.

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Kambwala, a 6ft 4in centre back, arrived from Sochaux in 2020.

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He partners with Jonny Evans in the defense for a clean sheet attempt.

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Diogo Dalot sidelined; Aaron Wan-Bissaka takes his place.

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Bruno Fernandes returns, while Raphael Varane is conspicuously absent.

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Reports suggest Varane wants United to extend his stay until 2025.

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Other center-back options remain unavailable; Lisandro Martinez expected back next month.

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