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'He was a crazy talent': Ex-Man United youngster Federico Macheda reveals how he expected Ravel Morrison to become 'the next big thing' after running rings round the Red Devils' first team

Former Manchester United youngster Federico Macheda was convinced Ravel Morrison would become a future superstar.

The 31-year-old still remembers how Morrison used to run rings round the Manchester United first team in training as a youth prospect.

Despite his potential as a youngster, the Red Devils academy graduate struggled to carve out a fruitful career at Old Trafford, later enduring ill-fated spells at clubs including West Ham, Lazio and Sheffield United.

Federico Macheda thought Ravel Morrison would become a future Manchester United star
Despite impressing at youth level, Morrison has since struggled to carve out a fruitful career

During an interview with former team-mate Rio Ferdinand, via his YouTube channel FIVE, Macheda reminisced about the Morrison's talent at youth level.