The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Back to Business: Carrick's Big Decisions & Man Utd's Crucial Run w/ Adam Joseph

The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Show Notes

Manchester United return from the international break with a demanding run of fixtures ahead — and Michael Carrick faces some major selection decisions as he looks to turn the team's form around.

Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph discuss if Leny Yoro should now be starting regularly, and what is United's strongest centre-back partnership? Does Carlos Baleba deserve to come straight into midfield alongside Kobbie Mainoo, and where does Andrey Santos fit into the picture?

There's also discussion of the attacking balance, the value of Amad's return on the right, whether Benjamin Šeško should be United's first-choice striker when fit, and how Carrick can get the best out of his available options.

Finally, how much pressure is Carrick really under, and what must improve during the upcoming run of Premier League and Champions League fixtures?

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