Erik ten Hag's strongest starting XI after Manchester United injury crisis ends
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere are clearly deep-rooted problems within Manchester United that have led to such a disastrous start to the season. A frail and weak mentality that Erik ten Hag seemingly eradicated has come back with a vengeance while the Glazers' continued iron grip on the ownership is draining optimism from every level.
Too many players have let their levels drop too steeply. But it would be unfair not to mention the severe injury crisis United are suffering when discussing their torrid start to the campaign.
Though things haven't been helped by Jadon Sancho and Antony being unavailable for off-the-field issues, United have been without at least 12 players for several matches and still have a considerable number sidelined. ALSO READ: What happened in United friendly vs Barnsley ALSO READ: Sir Alex's words are timely reminder amid Onana struggles They have been hit particularly hard in defence, where the entire first-choice back four is currently injured as well as two additional left-backs.
Ten Hag wasn't able to name a single defender on his substitute's bench in Saturday's win over Brentford as he's down the the barest of bones.
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