Ralf Rangnick does not fancy four Manchester United defenders – but Harry Maguire is not among them.
The German coach had been brought in after the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November to help steady the ship and provide a smooth transition for the next manager. But Rangnick has overseen a disastrous spell since taking charge on an interim basis.
United are sixth in the Premier League but have their lowest points total in the competition at this stage of the season. The latest humiliation came against Arsenal, who beat them 3-1 at the Emirates on Saturday.