Manchester United management are holding back Sekou Kone.
The summer signing from Guidars FC is yet to appear for United, with the 18 year-old training with the view to initially playing for the U21 team.
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This weekend's mini derby against Manchester City won't mark Kone's debut, says the Manchester Evening News, as United seek to introduce the midfielder gradually.
United splashed out £1m on Kone this summer and even at his young age they see him as a senior player.
There is a belief Kone will be playing consistently for the U21s by the end of the calendar year.