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Jadon Sancho struggles as Manchester United reminded of Lisandro Martinez dilemma

Sancho struggles continue

If there was a week to sum-up Jadon Sancho's struggles at Manchester United, it would be the one that has just passed. The 22-year-old remains a frustrated figure in Erik ten Hag's side, as an awkward fit and a player who does not have a clearly defined role to play.

In the space of eight days, he played three different positions and failed to standout in any of them. He struggled through the middle against Southampton and made little impact in either wide role in the subsequent two matches.

Sancho could yet have a role to play going forward, but right now it is hard to justify him for a starting role even when they are low on options and was outshone by Antony from the bench.

Ten Hag has worked hard to try and rejuvenate the former Borussia Dortmund forward, and that work isn't over yet.

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United miss their main men

United knew for a week they would be without Casemiro for the visit of Fulham, but they would have less time to prepare without star defender Raphael Varane.

There is a case to be made that they are the two most important players in the United squad, and it was little surprise to see their performance suffer again without them.

United lacked control and composure in the spine of their side, which not only gave them little fight in midfield but saw them noticeably weaker in defence as well.

It was another match in which the ends justified the means, but in their next three matches without Casemiro. They won't be able to directly replace his quality, though they must find a way to make sure they deal better without it.

The Martinez dilemma

Ten Hag has played down the suggestion that he could look to trial Lisandro Martinez as a

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