Manchester United have not been able to catch a break at left-back this season and it continues to hamper them in other positions across their misfiring team.
The competition between England regular Luke Shaw and rookie Tyrell Malacia was a genuine strength for United last term. However, they are both on the treatment table right now with the latter yet to lace up his boots on the training ground this season.
United signed Sergio Reguilon on loan as a stop-gap replacement and the Tottenham man impressed during three early-season performances, before injury also struck the Spaniard down.
In their absence, Sofyan Amrabat has had to tackle a different problem to the one he was signed for. ALSO READ: Ibrahimovic flags up biggest concern about Ten Hag ALSO READ: Mainoo clamour outlines age-old problem for United And that means Erik ten Hag is still waiting to unleash his dream partnership in midfield.
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