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Manchester United FIFA 19 update revealed - featuring MAJOR squad downgrades

Manchester United's recent poor form continued on Saturday as they were thrashed 4-0 by Everton at Goodison Park.

Goals from Richarlison, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Lucas Digne and Theo Walcott condemned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to a sixth defeat in their last eight games in all competitions.

Individually, the United players who were deemed crucial to Solskjaer's flying start are now underperforming, and EA Sports have recognised this in their latest ratings update.

A number of United players have been given downgrades in FIFA 19, with a few upgrades too.

Here are the latest changes to the Manchester United squad on FIFA as of April 18 2019.

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David De Gea - Downgrade

David De Gea of Manchester United reacts during the Everton defeat (2019 Getty Images)

The Spaniard has been so reliable for United in recent seasons, but De Gea is not in great form right now, as shown by his shaky display against Everton and Barcelona.

The goalkeeper's kicking (85-84), long passing (51-47), penalties (40-29) and vision (68-65) have all been downgraded on FIFA 19.

He's also been given the Puncher trait, which makes him unpredictable from set pieces in-game.

Anthony Martial - Downgrade

Martial was mostly anonymous against Everton, in what was another under whelming display.

The Frenchman's crossing (76-73), positioning (84-82), reactions (82-80) have all been downgraded on FIFA 19.

His defensive work rate has also been changed from medium to low.

Ouch.

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Ashley Young - Downgrade

Manchester United's Ashley Young (Eric Alonso/MB Media/Getty Images)

Young has been in poor form over recent weeks, particularly against Barcelona at Camp Nou.

The converted full-back has been massively downgraded on FIFA 19.

His crossing (83-81), dribbling (76-75), long passing (69-65), marking (75-74), reactions (79-78) and short passing (78-77) have all been downgraded on FIFA 19.

Ander Herrera - Upgrade

Ander Herrera (Molly Darlington - AMA/Getty Images)

Herrera's stock is rising as his injury absence continues, with United struggling without him.

He's one of the few to be given an upgrade on FIFA 19.

His reactions (84-85) and interceptions (87-88) have been upgraded, but his crossing has actually been downgraded (75-71).

Alexis Sanchez - Downgrade

Alexis Sanchez has his head in his hands after United's Champions League defeat to Barcelona (Getty Images)

Sanchez made his first appearance for United in over a month against Barcelona after his recent injury.

But, that hasn't stopped the Chilean being given another massive downgrade on FIFA 19.

His overall rating and potential has now dropped from 84 to 83 overall.

The forward's finishing (79-77), reactions (81-80) and positioning (83-82) have also been reduced.

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Fred - Upgrade

Fred is one of the few players who has performed well over the past few weeks for Solksjaer.

The Brazilian's long passing (78-80), sliding tackle (69-71) and standing tackle (78-80) have been upgraded.

       
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