Ruben Amorim faces a major weakness right now within his Manchester United midfield, but he has one potential solution that would be history-making.
Manchester United’s midfield has been a problem for years.
Despite this, Ruben Amorim had a fairly settled pairing for most of this season up until now, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro irreplaceable.
However, recent injuries have left United absolutely threadbare in midfield.
Apart from Bruno Fernandes, who will be the biggest miss?
Injuries and absences are piling up for the Newcastle game!
Bruno Fernandes is expected to miss one month, having suffered a hamstring injury against Villa. Kobbie Mainoo remains out injured, too, having picked up an issue in training last weekend.
Amorim confirmed the pair will be out vs Newcastle and so the head coach has big decisions to make.
Ruben Amorim could turn to Tyler Fletcher
Against Villa, Amorim made Jack Fletcher academy debutant 255, this was closely followed by Shea Lacey who was 256.
HAS Ruben Amorim proved concerns over his academy usage wrong after debuting Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey?🤔
These were his fourth and fifth academy debutants in 13 months…
Well, given the fact United are without seven first-team players against Villa, there may be more debuts in the pipeline.
One that would make sense is Tyler Fletcher, with the 18-year-old among the finest midfield prospects and now could be suited to follow his brother up into the first-team for United.
Jack and Tyler are Darren Fletcher’s twin sons, and offer both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.
Tyler would be one of the best replacements United have for Fernandes, offering good long passing, defensive security and also work rate to partner Casemiro in midfield.
Playing really well for the U21s this season, Tyler Fletcher has surely been in conversations this week.
Ruben Amorim could make history with Fletcher twins at Manchester United
By debuting Tyler Fletcher and also playing Jack at the same time, it would be a second time in history that United played twins together.
Jack Fletcher said his debut was massive for the family, so a Tyler debut would surely be incredible.
Tyler Fletcher is more than good enough to be playing for United right now given the injuries and is probably one of the most prepared midfielders to step up.
With Fernandes out, Tyler Fletcher would bring creativity to the team, and is capable of unlocking defences with just one pass.
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