Erik ten Hag could revert to last season's solution to fix Manchester United midfield

Erik ten Hag has decisions to make on his midfield make-up ahead of the weekend trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

There were teething problems for Manchester United on opening day as they beat Wolves 1-0. That was despite the visitors creating a bundle of clear-cut chances and being denied a clear penalty in the dying moments.

It's early days for United's new-look midfield trio, with Mason Mount brought in to partner Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. In the same way that Mikel Arteta is using Kai Havertz deeper after signing Declan Rice, there were obvious flaws against Wolves.

Mount is seen as a capable presser and it's hoped his energy in midfield can compensate for the lack of cover around Casemiro. The Brazilian has many great qualities but perhaps lacks the mobility to play as a single pivot with such attacking number eights ahead of him.

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At Real Madrid, he played in a similar role but in front of him were Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, two of the game's best dictators. With no disrespect, United do not have anyone in their squad on that level to control possession.

That means United are naturally more exposed to quick turnovers and being hurt in transition, as well saw on Monday night. The question is whether Ten Hag allows that midfield to gel against Tottenham or mixes things up.

There are two potential replacements, should he re-jig things. Scott McTominay could come in to offer more legs and energy. Or he could go with Christian Eriksen, more in the Kroos mould of