Manchester United: Do the Red Devils Have Enough to Do Better This Season?
Lack of Depth in Midfield Hurting United
United also look very slim in the midfield. The departures of Pogba, Mata, Matic and Lingard meant that United need options to man their middle.
They have signed Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, but with his health issues, he cannot be used in every single game for the club. That leaves them with only eight midfielders in the first-team squad.
The club have voraciously pursued Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona. But recent reports now suggest that Chelsea who made a late swoop are favourites to land De Jong, who shot to the limelight under Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
Therefore, time is running fast for United to shore up their midfield reserves with quality players to sustain the season. With a World Cup approaching in November, player injuries could leave United paper thin on the field.