Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed caution ahead of the Community Shield clash against Manchester City, citing concerns over player fitness. With several key defenders facing injury doubts, ten Hag emphasized the importance of not taking unnecessary risks with the squad.
Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia have already been ruled out for the match, while Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all facing uncertainties regarding their availability. This leaves the team with a limited number of fit senior defenders, with Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martínez, and Diogo Dalot being the primary options.