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#2 Shocking defensive crisis
With the likes of Pogba, Sanchez, Mata and Fred - Manchester United has one of the strongest midfields in the world, and have the best goalkeeper in the League - De Gea. The problem is the defense.
It looks like Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young will start as full-backs. With a combined age of 66, there are legitimate questions about how long they will be able to play at their peak. Luke Shaw can start at left back, but it is clear that Mourinho has certain issues with Englishmen.
Chris Smalling and Phil Jones started for much of last season, but Mourinho cannot ignore Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. There is no real combination that Jose fancies, and this is a recipe for disaster.
Manchester United have been targeting Harry Maguire with a world record bid, but the star player for England returned to Leicester training just days before the 2 teams face off at Old Trafford.
Having dropped their interest in Barcelona powerhouse Yerry Mina because of his agent's financial demands, reports claim they are closing in on Toby Alderweireld.
With all the speculation circling, and no concrete solution to their defensive woes, Manchester United stand little chance of challenging Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title.
