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Scholes Slams Man Utd Defence: 'Not Good Enough!'
17 Aug
Summary
- Scholes questions United's centre-back quality for title challenges.
- Injuries and fitness concerns plague Maguire, Martinez, and de Ligt.
- Club may be prioritizing left-back and midfielder over defence.
Manchester United faces significant questions regarding their defensive capabilities, according to former player Paul Scholes. He argues that the current crop of centre-backs lacks the quality necessary to vie for the Premier League title.
Scholes specifically pointed to persistent injury concerns affecting key players such as Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, who the legendary midfielder stated "just can't stay fit now." He also expressed doubts about Leny Yoro's readiness for the Premier League level.
Despite having five centre-backs on paper, including the potentially excellent Matthijs de Ligt when fit, Scholes believes the team cannot afford such "question marks." The club's transfer strategy appears to prioritize a new left-back and potentially another midfielder, suggesting defensive reinforcements are not an immediate focus this summer.
