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da betobet: Following last weekend’s humbling defeat at the hands of Brighton, Manchester United’s sub-standard defensive performance has come under fire.
It’s no secret that Jose Mourinho spent much of this summer pining for a new centre-back arrival, with several big name defenders linked with a switch to Old Trafford throughout the transfer window.
However, the Red Devils failed to land a new centre-back and Mourinho must now work with what he has at his disposal.
Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof started against the Seagulls and both turned in dreadful displays at the Amex Stadium. It is clear that if United are to challenge for the Premier League title this season, or even finish in the top four, things must change and improve at the back quickly.
Whilst the Portuguese boss has big choices to make, these United fans have already decided which two centre-backs they think should feature against Spurs on Monday night.
A starter last time out, Lindelof is the least popular choice amongst these United supporters, though they generally retain their faith in Bailly, who topped the poll.
Bailly and England international Chris Smalling are the runaway winners of this poll, with both Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones more than 50 votes behind the pair.
What Mourinho will do to counter the threat of Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and co. remains to be seen, but these fans have certainly spoken loud and clear. Jose, are you listening?