Manchester United are getting closer to their Marcel Sabitzer answer

It has been an impressive few days for Marcel Sabitzer. The 29-year-old netted his first Manchester United goal in their chaotic comeback win over Fulham heading into the international break, and continued his scoring form for his national side.

Sabitzer scored twice and set up another as he captained Austria to a 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan last week and could feature for them against Estonia tonight, despite a recent knee injury.

What is so interesting about the Bayern Munich loanee is the versatility he has shown this season, having already played in defensive, central, and attacking midfield since he joined United two months ago.

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His most recent performance for Austria came at the heart of a 4-4-2 formation, that saw him combine his defensive duties with his desire to attack, showcasing both sides of his game. This adaptability is a wonderful trait to possess, however, it has sometimes been his downfall too, given that he hasn't always had a specialist position to nail down and master.

That has been particularly apparent at United, with Sabitzer being asked to fill in wherever his team has needed him, which has not always suited his strengths as an attacking threat.

It will likely be the case again after the international break as Erik ten Hag looks to get through another three matches without the suspended Casemiro, while Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are both still injured.

Sabitzer will most likely need to be used in a more defensive role to help compensate for the Brazilian's absence, further adding to the dilemma of which position suits him best.

There is no option to make his loan deal permanent, though United could negotiate with Bayern at any