Manchester United started their 2018/19 English Premier League season on a winning note with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City, but as the season progressed Jose Mourinho’s side isn’t producing the desired performances.
United are at the 10th position in the Premier League table with 6 points. They also lost against Brighton and Hove Albion and looked quite rusty in every department in that game.
He also went on to say Manchester United have some exceptional players who have the ability to win with their never say die attitude. We take a look at 5 such players who could be crucial for Manchester United in the months going ahead.
1 Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku looked in decent form in the last season as the Belgian scored 16 goals in 34 Premier League games with 7 assists to his name in the last season. Though he was criticized for not giving his best during pressure situations and not performing up to the desired level against some of the bigger teams, Lukaku will always remain Manchester United’s mainstay in the forward line.
Jose Mourinho had stated that a player of Lukaku’s class is a boon to any team. Lukaku has got the ability to run through the best defences with his electric runs combined with his superlative dribbles. The 26-year-old can outclass any opponent because of his combative moves because of his physicality. Lukaku is a kind of player who can be quite dangerous because of his ability to counter the best defences with his aggressive runs.
2 Paul Pogba
Recently it has been announced that Manchester United will be selling Paul Pogba in January and it will be a big shock for all Manchester United fans. As per some reports, Pogba’s next destination could be Barcelona. But till the time he is there at the club, Paul Pogba’s form will be quite critical for Manchester United as the 25-year-old is the core of Manchester United’s forward line.
According to some reports, there was a fall out between Pogba and Jose Mourinho as the latter felt that perhaps Pogba wasn’t committed towards his team, but Manchester United later clarified everything was fine between them. The Frenchman played a key role for France in the recently concluded World Cup and will be expected to replicate the same performances.
The midfielder has shown his class with his penetrative runs and his ability to score from unusual positions. Pogba has been a constant threat to any opponent inside the box because of his brilliant finishes. His electric counter-attacks can outclass any opposition combined with his creative moves. Paul Pogba is like a glue that binds the midfield with the forward line.
3 Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been a precious talent for Manchester United. The 21-year-old has been a revelation since his arrival at Old Trafford. Rashford is a kind of player who can contribute offensively as well as defensively. His coordination with Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez will be crucial for the Red Devils once Paul Pogba leaves the club.
The striker scored goals in games in the last season. Rashford has this knack of creating chances for other forwards with his deceptive moves. The England international has been a clever operator during set pieces and has the ability to outclass the opposition at the flanks. Rashford has enjoyed Mourinho’s confidence since his arrival at the club.