Insider: Carrick no longer ‘trusts’ Man Utd regular starter, urges INEOS to sign a replacement
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly seeking a new left-back after losing confidence in Luke Shaw's defensive performance. The club is under pressure to secure a replacement before the transfer deadline.
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is pleading with the management to find a new left-back to support Luke Shaw, especially following the latter's poor display against Ipswich Town.
The Red Devils completed their midfield revamp by signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Belaba, but haven't truly addressed their other departments, only recruiting a new backup goalkeeper in Karl Darlow.
At this stage, most pundits and fans would agree that bringing in a new left-back should be the top priority, but INEOS have less than 24 hours to accomplish this mission.
Last season, Shaw was the only Man Utd player to start in all 38 Premier League fixtures. But with the return of Champions League football, replicating this achievement remains highly unlikely, especially given his age (31) and agonising injury record over the years.
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