Defence promises to be a central issue for Carrick and Manchester United
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The manager has concerns over his group of five central defenders withstanding the demands of a long campaignIn Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, and Lisandro Martínez, Michael Carrick can talk of high potential: seasoned operators who will patrol the Manchester United backline safely.Except the 44-year-old privately harbours concerns about the five central defenders, especially as there is no plan to strengthen in the position unless one or more departs. Are they an ideal blend of youthful zest and experienced winners? Or a unit that may prove…
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