After not too long ago signing Lisandro Martinez from Ajax, Manchester United now have a number of choices in defence forward of the brand new season.
Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane are the 2 centre-backs who normally performed collectively final season, however the addition of Martinez has raised questions as to who Erik ten Hag will choose with come the beginning of the season.
After all, rotation is at all times essential all through the season, however a centre-back partnership is usually necessary for achievement.
The Dutch supervisor has spoken out on who we may doubtlessly see lining up within the Manchester United defence in an interview relayed by the Mirror.
“I believe the gamers who’re there, now we have the attitude instantly to contribute and likewise Martinez. We carry him in to not strengthen the squad, however the group,” mentioned Ten Hag, when requested whether or not Martinez would go straight into his group.
This can be hinting that Martinez can be introduced straight into the beginning eleven, and with Maguire and Varane each right-footed gamers, it is smart to utilise him on the left-hand facet.
Nevertheless, Ten Hag has additionally hinted that Maguire could possibly be one in all his first-choice defenders.
“I believe he’s. He’s proved it previously however he has additionally to show it within the current and sooner or later. He’s performed 60 occasions for England. Harry is basically spectacular and I count on loads from him,” mentioned Ten Hag, when requested whether or not he sees Maguire as a first-choice participant.
Ten Hag additionally not too long ago confirmed that Maguire would proceed as Manchester United captain heading into the brand new season, so there’s a superb probability we could possibly be seeing Martinez and Maguire as his favoured partnership.
