Erik ten Hag dropped Wout Weghorst for Manchester United’s match against Brentford because Jadon Sancho offers more creativity than the Dutch striker.
Weghorst has enjoyed a long run in the side since joining United on loan from Burnley in January, but he started the night on the substitutes’ bench on Wednesday. The Netherlands international has contributed just two goals and one assist in 19 appearances in all competitions for United.
United are desperate for a win following a poor run which has seen them lose 7-0 to Liverpool, draw 0-0 with Southampton and lose 2-0 to Newcastle in their last three league games. Ten Hag switched things around up front in an effort to stop United failing to score in four straight league games for the first time since April 1989.