Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Sport
Dominic Booth

Manchester United fans identify full strength team when everyone's fit

Manchester United fans believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is close to discovering his first choice team after two recent victories.

United have been plagued by inconsistent form for much of the campaign, but wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the past week have provided a timely boost for Solskjaer and his squad.

And it seems many supporters think that the return of Paul Pogba from injury could give United yet another boost.

The Frenchman has been missing since September 30th with an ankle injury. And although United have coped well — particularly the midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Fred — many fans think Pogba should return in the No.10 role.

Some fans also want to see youngster Brandon Williams reinstated at left-back, despite positive displays from Luke Shaw against City and Ashley Young versus Spurs. Shaw appears to be the current first choice on the left of defence.

Solskjaer's dilemma will be whether to bring back Pogba into a deeper midfield position and changed United's shape from the 4-2-3-1 that has been effective or late. Axel Tuanzebe and Williams are also pushing for regular inclusion, as is Mason Greenwood who started against Tottenham in Anthony Martial's absence.

As well as Pogba, United's other current injury worries are over Diogo Dalot, Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Marcos Rojo, though none would break into the strongest XI as things stand.

Here's the team that some fans want to see picked by Solskjaer on a regular basis — when all players are fit.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.