The Portuguese manager questioned the readiness of the youngster for the first team.

Manchester United commenced their pre-season preparations in America by playing out a 1-1 draw with Club America on Thursday. With most of the key members of the Red Devils yet to return to camp after playing at this year's World Cup, a few youngsters were given a run.

One of the standout performers in the match was 19-year-old Tahith Chong. The winger, despite being introduced into the fray in the 60th minute, dazzled and impressed on the right-wing and served up a cross at one point which resulted in Juan Mata's equalizer.

However, despite showing glimpses of a player worthy of being the solution to Manchester United's right-wing shortcomings, Jose Mourinho believes the Dutch teenager is not yet ready for an active role in the senior team.

"I have plans to make him train the most possible times with us, because that increases his evolution," Mourinho said of Chong at his post-match presser.

"But he has to play where he belongs, he has to play in the academy and develop physically, because physically is where he's not ready.

"Technically, he's very good, tactically he understands the game and he understands his position, but by the physical point of view, when the game gets into contact situations, he's in trouble, he's fragile, he's still a kid.

"But the talent is there, the personality is there, the passion to play, the humility to learn, so this is a fantastic experience for him. It depends on some cup matches. He's one of the good kids we have, but it's not for today but for the tomorrow – he's a good kid."

This has since not gone down well with some fans on social media who do not have doubts about the readiness of the youngster. Here a few reactions one Twitter: