Michael Carrick is set to lose his job as Manchester United manager following an abysmal start to the season, prompting calls for a root-and-branch overhaul of the squad. According to an opinion piece, 12 current players deserve to stay with the next manager, while 10 should be moved on.
Time to Go
The players deemed surplus to requirements include Lisandro Martinez, who is out of contract in the summer and reportedly wants out, and Matthijs de Ligt, described as a walking injury. Luke Shaw's contract, which expires in the summer, is said to need to be his last.
Andrey Santos, Manual Ugarte, Diogo Dalot, and Mason Mount are also listed as players who should be axed. Bruno Fernandes, despite being the club's best player, is included because he evidently wants out, with a Saudi club potentially offering a decent fee in January.
Joshua Zirkzee, Marcus Rashford, and others complete the list of those who should leave, with the piece noting that United's problems go deeper than who is in the dugout, citing a succession of bad calls on managers and players by the Glazers and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Need to Stay
Among those who should stay are goalkeeper Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu, and Noussair Mazraoui. The list also includes Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba, Amad, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko.
The opinion piece argues that United need a clearout even if it means getting rid of some big names, with the squad described as a rabble of egos who think they are better than they actually are.
