Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s situation at Manchester United is symptomatic of the conundrums hanging over so many of the current squad.
Last season, the right-back was one of the first names on the teamsheet. After keeping Raheem Sterling quiet in a 2-0 win at the Etihad, Jamie Carragher declared that he was the “best one-on-one defender for a full-back in the world.” During this campaign though, Wan-Bissaka has been a shadow of his former self.
With erratic defending and poor passing, his development has gone backwards. Now it is understood that Erik ten Hag is willing to let the 24-year-old go, preferring Diogo Dalot.
However, Dalot hasn’t made a particularly convincing case for himself either. Read more: Four United players are doubts for Sunday's game It would be understandable if Wan-Bissaka was let go for his attacking abilities.
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