Ole’s job at stake as Manchester United face Everton at Goodison Park
By Varun Aithal
The eleven that can potentially save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job against Everton.
Dean Henderson never put a foot wrong against Istanbul Basaksehir, however, David de Gea will start in goal for Manchester United. The manager should revert back to three central defenders in front of de Gea.
With Victor Lindelof still doubtful for the game, Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe should be paired up with skipper Harry Maguire at the heart of the defense. Brandon Williams and Aaron Wan-Bissaka should start on the flanks for the Red Devils.
With Bruno Fernandes looking knackered at the moment, Paul Pogba is expected to start ahead of the Portuguese midfielder. Fred and Scott McTominay have made their presence felt whenever they have started for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
In the attacking front, Marcus Rashford has failed to be his usual self since the RB Leipzig game. Against Arsenal and the Turkish outfit, the 22-year-old failed to leave his mark on the game that can warrant him his place in the starting lineup. With the bench strength the team has, it is wiser for the side to go with Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial up front.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton have started the league strongly. The manager is able to get the best out of his team with some great fluid football on the pitch. Manchester United cannot be written off with one single bad week (or two, or three bad weeks), the Red Devils start as underdogs against the Merseysiders.
We have observed in recent times that whenever the manager’s job is on the line, the team has turned themselves into one of SAF’s United sides to save him. A stern test awaits Man United at Goodison Park on Saturday.