Erik ten Hag is expected to be without a series of left-backs in Manchester United's important Premier League match against Brentford. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are still absent due to injury, while Noussair Mazraoui is recovering.
After FIFA Days in October, the "Red Devils" will have a match against Brentford when the pressure is on coach Erik ten Hag. They are in the bottom half of the Premier League table with only 8 points after the first 7 matches. Only newly promoted Southampton have scored fewer goals than Man United in the league this season.
While midfielder Mason Mount has a chance to recover in time to return to play, Ten Hag will need to reshape his defense.
Center back Harry Maguire is also ruled out due to injury, while new signing Leny Yoro is still waiting to make his official debut. The former Lille man is recovering from a pre-season injury.
After the disappointing draw with Aston Villa in round 7 of the Premier League, Ten Hag said: "I don't know anything else from the board. They should tell me directly if they intend to change coaches. We always communicate very openly, I always talk to them every week, even every day. Therefore, I look forward to talking with the board of directors in the next few days".
Shaw and Malacia are not fully fit, meaning Martinez or Jonny Evans could be deployed at left-back. In the center-back position, Victor Lindelof has not started a match this season, so Casemiro will be the solution to pair up with De Ligt.
Ten Hag's dilemma at full-back could pose a big threat to Man United's defence. This week, British media also reported that the "Red Devils" are considering recruiting Alvaro Fernandez Carrera, whom they just sold to Benfica this summer for £5 million.
The Spanish left-back has attracted the attention of Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, Man United are said to have a buy-back clause of around £16 million for the 23-year-old. Alvaro Fernandez Carrera has impressed for Lisbon in recent weeks.
