Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addresses defensive issues
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fearful that Victor Lindelof is "in danger of burnout" after just two games of the Premier League season, according to reports. Solskjaer stuck with Lindelof for Saturday's trip to Brighton despite the Swede's poor performance in last weekend's shock 3-1 home loss to Crystal Palace. United struggled again at the back at the Amex and were extremely fortunate to come away with a dramatic late 3-2 win.
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The Norwegian said: "We've got many defenders here and I put Eric on to bolster the defence, following the runs of (Leandro) Trossard and (Neal) Maupay.
"So, for me, we've got enough good centre-backs here at the moment.
"When you concede chances and concede goals there are two different things you can look at: it's the team shape or are there any individual mistakes.
"For me, we're not in our best shape of form, our shape isn't there, we're not sharp enough to stop crosses or follow the runs.
"We're a little bit behind and that's structural mistakes rather than individual mistakes. I thought Victor did well today."
United legend Rio Ferdinand disagrees and thinks his former club should target RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano.
"Upamecano is one of the big names who has been pushed about," Ferdinand told talkSPORT.
"He is young, very good on the ball, athletic, strong, mobile and plays every game, which is a big point as well.
"He is one you could see coming in and playing right now."
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