Chelsea’s defender, Marc Cucurella, has been pinpointed as a potential temporary solution to fill the void left by the injured left-back, Luke Shaw, at Man Utd.
Man Utd has initiated discussions with Chelsea regarding the potential loan signing of Marc Cucurella, aiming to address the temporary absence of injured left-back Luke Shaw.
Marc Cucurella will be the alternative to the injured Luke Shaw
Following Shaw’s recent muscular injury before the Nottingham Forest match, Man Utd currently lacks an experienced senior left-back. With Tyrell Malacia’s lack of training this season compounded by Shaw’s two-month sidelining, there’s a clear need for reinforcements in that position.
Marc Cucurella, aged 25, has emerged as a favored choice among potential options. Alongside him, players like Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham and Marcos Alonso from Barcelona are being considered as well. Acquiring a new left-back remains a top priority for Man Utd before the transfer window closes on Friday night.
Although Diogo Dalot was deployed in the position against Nottingham Forest, there is a possibility he could continue in that role during the upcoming clash against Premier League rivals Arsenal. However, whether it’s Cucurella or another player, Manchester United’s manager Erik ten Hag could greatly benefit from a natural left-back for the forthcoming games, especially considering the challenging one-on-one battles that lie ahead.
Although a certain Mohamed Salah might have something to say, there is arguably no sterner test for a left-back on these shores right now than to attempt to shackle Bukayo Saka – a player Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and even the injured Shaw have each waxed lyrical about in recent seasons
Saka needs no introduction. He scored in both Premier League meetings with Man Utd last season and registered an assist when going toe-to-toe with Cucurella at Chelsea. He finished the campaign with a fine tally of 15 goals and 11 assists from 38 matches in the Premier League.
Erik ten Hag wants to snap-up a left-back before the deadline.
Saka’s threat hasn’t waned at the beginning of this season either, as he has continued to be a potent force. He has already notched two goals in three matches, building on the momentum from his first-ever hat-trick for the England national team in June. With such accomplishments under his belt, it’s clear that Saka is a rising star with immense potential.
The illustrious Sir Alex Ferguson specifically highlighted Saka while drawing comparisons between the current Arsenal squad and the iconic Class of ’92 that he led to numerous victories at Old Trafford and beyond. On a similar note, Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has showered Saka with praise, labeling him as “incredible” and describing him as one of the most challenging opponents to face in the Premier League.
