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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has done what Paul Scholes wanted vs Barcelona

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Erik ten Hag has opted to reshuffle his defence for this evening's trip to Barcelona in a decision that has already been backed by Paul Scholes.

Manchester United face a two-legged tie against La Liga leaders Barcelona, following the Spanish side's elimination from the Champions League.

Ten Hag's side finished behind Real Sociedad in Group E, forcing them into a play-off ahead of the last 16 draw. And the Dutchman has had to deal with a number of issues within his squad, not least the suspensions of Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer.

The former's absence left Ten Hag with a hole at left centre-back which he has decided to fill with Luke Shaw, the left-back occasionally playing centrally this season. LIVE: Team news and build-up ahead of Barcelona vs United Shaw's move into the middle has opened up a space on the left for Tyrell Malacia, the 23-year-old impressing in recent weeks after a tough start to life in M16.

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