04 May 2026 19:35:58
With Champions League now secured, there's one thing I really hope Carrick does. That is start both Yoro and Heaven as a CB pairing. Maguire is a short term fox for now, and Licha is only available half the time, and De Ligt is even worse. We have 3 games to see whether the two youngsters have enough to be relied upon or if we need to add center back as an area of concern.

It is also a chance for the coaches to play a little further up the pitch since the two are pacey.

We need to improve our pressing but that only happens if the center backs are high up the pitch.

Also reading that Cunha has an abductor issue and Brazil are talking to the club about leaving him out for the rest of the season. Again I'd be happy to see Lacey given some minutes, maybe even starting. Now is the time to play with shackles off and experiment a little bit.

1.) 04 May 2026
04 May 2026 20:29:00
Unruly,

I think that's a fair shout. However, I'd imagine that Licha and Maguire will rotate with Yoro and Heaven due to the upcoming WC.

The priority is securing 3rd place first before any squad rotation. The likes for Lacey and Thwiates, getting game time, would be a nice finish to the season.

2.) 04 May 2026
04 May 2026 21:57:12
Can't argue with that, MH.

3.) 04 May 2026
04 May 2026 22:22:19
We have difficult games ahead. Forest are playing well, and Anderson will be looking to make a statement, as I suspect he is City-bound. Brighton will be fighting for a European place, and are always a thorn in our side.

We owe Brazil nothing, but at the same time I would hate Cunha to not be able to play in the World Cup, so maybe it's best not to play him for 90 mins every game.



I would keep the centre-back pairing as it is now, and if we go two goals up in a game, then perhaps play Yoro and Heaven together.

Would def like to see some of the youngsters getting game time, espec Lacey, but also Obi.

4.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 11:40:28
The United hierarchy would probably disagree.
The higher up we finish, the more Premier League prize money we earn, even if it's the odd few million pounds. That's what United are all about now.

5.) 05 May 2026
05 May 2026 16:56:27
Yoro and Heaven paired are not great, both need experience next to them, and Heaven is the far better one out of the two. I would sell Yoro if a bid comes in, he is too feeble.

6.) 06 May 2026
06 May 2026 10:44:26
I'd never play two young lads together in the middle of defence. Not in the Premier League. No matter if European football has been achieved.
I want the club to be cultivating that winning mentality, creating momentum.
I can't see that happening with two kids in the centre of defence.