Why Manchester United substituted Axel Tuanzebe at half time vs Istanbul Basaksehir

United will again be without Luke Shaw and Jesse Lingard through injury, with additional injury concerns over the fitness of Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly ahead of the game.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 21.Fred says United will have to “help each other”United midfielder Fred believes that the squad will have to “help each other” as they enter a packed schedule during the winter months.The Brazilian, who has usurped Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the midfield pecking order alongside Scott McTominay, says that the entire squad is important as injuries, suspensions, and fatigue have an

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United have addressed the balance of their squad with the addition of Edinson Cavani.Cavani, 33, joined United on deadline day despite the club's preference for new signings aged between 23 and 28 - an age bracket that Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles fell into at the time of their arrivals.Almost all of United's outgoings on Solskjaer's watch have been players in their 30th year or

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need all his players over a hectic period of fixtures in the next month.Fred and Scott McTominay came into the United side earlier this season and brought solidity to Solskjaer's midfield.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United's upcoming Premier League clash against West Brom is the perfect opportunity to unleash Donny Van de Beek by handing him his first Premier League start.The £39m acquisition from Ajax has so far featured in just 74 minutes of league football, with less than half an hour of that coming since the last international break.Van de Beek's omission from the side has regularly been discussed by pundits, who have questioned why such a significant sum

straight to your inbox every day, freeFrance manager Didier Deschamps has urged Manchester United to take note of Paul Pogba's form while on international duty.Pogba has struggled to cement his place in the starting XI under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season and has been restricted to substitute appearances in recent week with the United boss preferring the energetic duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes.The 27-year-old discussed his current situation at Old Trafford after

straight to your inbox every day, freeAndy Cole has defended Manchester United over their summer transfer dealings in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.United signed Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Donny van de Beek during the latest window, along with young prospects Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could dip into the January transfer market with the Norwegian looking for key reinforcements.Solskjaer brought in £75m worth of talent in the summer, with Donny van de Beek, Amad Diallo, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellestri and Edinson Cavani arriving at Old Trafford.However, with injuries beginning to pile up in his squad, Solskjaer could make some bold moves at the start of 2021.But despite the temptation to bring

straight to your inbox every day, freeScott McTominay is targeting headed goals as a key area in which he can improve and says his Manchester United captain is leading the way for him to learn.McTominay admitted Harry Maguire's aerial prowess is something he can copy at United.The midfielder has enjoyed a memorable week away on international duty with Scotland, helping his country qualify for a first major tournament in 22 years with a Euro play-off victory over Serbia on penalties.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have always been keen to blood young players from their academy.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done so in recent years, handing debuts to the likes of Mason Greenwood, Brandon Williams and Teden Mengi, while before him Jose Mourinho loved Scott McTominay and also gave Angel Gomes his first team bow. But the most prolific in terms of leaning on the academy in the post Ferguson years at United was Louis van Gaal.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have backed Donny van de Beek for more first-team football following his conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.After scoring in the Netherlands' 1-1 draw with Spain on Wednesday evening, there were plenty of Reds fans calling for the summer signing to feature more in Solskjaer's first-team plans.The 23-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game for United following his summer move from Ajax and he revealed after the international

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United headlines for Thursday, November 12.United must not count on Cristiano Ronaldo to bring back the glory daysCristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a return to Manchester United, with the Portuguese forward reportedly open to the idea of a move away from Juventus next summer.The Portuguese forward is a legend at Old Trafford having previously led United to Premier League and Champions League glory.

straight to your inbox every day, freeScott McTominay has admitted he is enjoying playing in a three-man defence for his country as he prepares for a huge game with Scotland.

straight to your inbox every day, freeDonny van de Beek has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has instructed him to remain patient until he gets his opportunities for Manchester United. The 23-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game for United following his summer transfer from Ajax, though has impressed in fits and starts for the Old Trafford club.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United fans have demanded that Donny van de Beek starts more games for the club following his goal for the Netherlands on Wednesday. Van de Beek arrived at Old Trafford as United's first signing of the summer in a £40.1million move from Ajax, but he has had a slow start to life in England.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United’s summer transfer window was one which left many fans frustrated at the club’s inability not only to strengthen the squad but to move players on.Donny van de Beek was the only arrival prior to an action-packed deadline day that saw Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellestri all arrive, alongside an agreement with Atalanta for Amad Diallo to join in January.However, United’s squad remains bloated with players who do not appear to

straight to your inbox every day, freeJamie Carragher has insisted Manchester United should cash in on Paul Pogba and believes that he can't play in the same midfield as Bruno Fernandes.The Frenchman has been out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice Premier League XI since last month's 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, Scott McTominay and Fred have been the preferred pairing alongside Fernandes.

straight to your inbox every day, freeNetherlands manager Frank de Boer is unconcerned over Donny van de Beek's start to life at Manchester United.Van de Beek became United's first major signing of the summer, joining from Ajax in a deal worth £40m. Despite calls from supporters, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hesitant to start the Dutchman who has played just 74 minutes in five Premier League appearances so far.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United brought in four new faces in the summer transfer window and will welcome one more in January.Amad Diallo is due to join United when the window opens at the start of 2021, after the club sealed a deal for the teenage Atalanta winger in the summer.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Scott McTominay and Fred are Manchester United's most stable midfield partnership to allow their attackers to thrive.McTominay and Fred were recalled for the 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park after Fred was unused in the midweek Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir, where McTominay emerged for the second-half.The pair have started together in five of the last seven United games, including the victories over