Rio Ferdinand has urged Erik ten Hag to drop both Scott McTominay and Fred for Manchester United's next Premier League fixture against Brentford on Saturday.
United suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Brighton in Ten Hag's first game in charge last Sunday, with Fred, 29, and McTominay, 25, in the heart of their midfield. Many critics don't believe the enthusiastic pair are good enough to play for a club of United's stature.
The Red Devils are on the hunt for at least one new central midfielder after losing Paul Pogba to Juventus and Nemanja Matic to Roma. Even before their respective departures, it was clear United needed to invest in their midfield after a woeful 2021/22 campaign.