Erik ten Hag could give former Real Madrid player his Manchester United debut
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe left-back problem Manchester United are suddenly contending with an injury crisis just two games into the season.
Mason Mount picked up a hamstring injury against Tottenham last weekend and Luke Shaw is facing a lay-off after sustaining a muscular injury.
Tyrell Malacia is also sidelined with a longer-term issue and that means Alvaro Fernandez, who is yet to make his first-team debut, is the only natural left-back available for selection against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
Fernandez should have made his debut at the end of the 2021/22 season when Alex Telles played instead. It was disappointing not to see the youngster given a chance but his patience might be rewarded on Saturday afternoon. ALSO READ: United in the market for left-back after Shaw injury United signed Fernandez from Real Madrid in the summer of 2020 and he showed character in adapting to life in a new country during the pandemic, so it wasn't a surprise to see him thrive on loan with Preston in the Championship last term.
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