Manchester United were handed a reality check on the opening day of the Premier League season, falling 2-0 behind to newly promoted Hull City within the first 45 minutes. Despite expectations of a fightback after the break, a blunt attack failed to trouble a steely Hull defence.
Next test: Ipswich at Old Trafford
United face another newly promoted side next, with Ipswich travelling to Old Trafford. On the back of the Hull result, Express Sport has picked out six players who ought to be dropped.
Patrick Dorgu's left-wing experiment fails
Carrick cannot persist with Patrick Dorgu in the left-wing role. The experiment was an unmitigated disaster in the first half of the Hull defeat, with the Dane rightly hooked at the break.
Midfield additions struggle
Andrey Santos looked like a player picked up from Chelsea's bargain bucket, lumbering about barely making an impact. United will be hoping Carlos Baleba is involved for the Ipswich clash, and if so, he should be ushered straight into the side.
Youri Tielemans also had a nightmare start, looking like he was playing with concrete in his boots. Until he is up to speed, Kobbie Mainoo ought to be starting in the middle of the park.
Defensive changes on the cards
Diogo Dalot looked much better at right-back when he was brought on for Noussair Mazraoui, and Carrick ought to make the change next weekend. Ayden Heaven, 19, looked lost at times and ought to drop out of the team for either Leny Yoro or Lisandro Martinez.
