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Kyle Newbould

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has done what Paul Scholes wanted vs Barcelona

Erik ten Hag has opted to reshuffle his defence for this evening's trip to Barcelona in a decision that has already been backed by Paul Scholes.

Manchester United face a two-legged tie against La Liga leaders Barcelona, following the Spanish side's elimination from the Champions League. Ten Hag's side finished behind Real Sociedad in Group E, forcing them into a play-off ahead of the last 16 draw.

And the Dutchman has had to deal with a number of issues within his squad, not least the suspensions of Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer. The former's absence left Ten Hag with a hole at left centre-back which he has decided to fill with Luke Shaw, the left-back occasionally playing centrally this season.

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