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The left-back problem
Manchester United are suddenly contending with an injury crisis just two games into the season. Mason Mount picked up a hamstring injury against Tottenham last weekend and Luke Shaw is facing a lay-off after sustaining a muscular injury.
Tyrell Malacia is also sidelined with a longer-term issue and that means Alvaro Fernandez, who is yet to make his first-team debut, is the only natural left-back available for selection against Nottingham Forest this weekend.
Fernandez should have made his debut at the end of the 2021/22 season when Alex Telles played instead. It was disappointing not to see the youngster given a chance but his patience might be rewarded on Saturday afternoon.
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United signed Fernandez from Real Madrid in the summer of 2020 and he showed character in adapting to life in a new country during the pandemic, so it wasn't a surprise to see him thrive on loan with Preston in the Championship last term.
Although that loan at Deepdale Stadium was a resounding success for Fernandez, his opportunities throughout pre-season were limited and that suggests he might have to settle for a place on the bench against Forest.
Diogo Dalot is versatile and can play both full-back positions, meaning it seems more likely he'll start at left-back.
Three amigos back together
Mount is available and it's logical to replace him with Christian Eriksen, who was outstanding in the first six months of last season. Eriksen made an effortless transition to a deeper role and he should help restore balance to the midfield.
The midfield was an issue against Wolves and Tottenham and those displays showed Mount will need time to develop an understanding
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