United had five left-backs on their books in the first half of the campaign, with Alvaro Fernandez on loan at Granada and Brandon Williams on loan at Ipswich Town. Fernandez has never played for the United first team while Williams has made one substitute appearance for his parent club since the start of the 2021-22 campaign. Reguilon started seven times for United but failed to start when he was the only left back available against Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in December. "I think it's going to be difficult for him (Malacia) this season to be available. They assured me they (Shaw and Malacia) will both be fit in January and so you will have two left full-backs.

Source: Metro March 09, 2024 08:46 UTC