Big games always comes with tweaks from managers, and Leeds United vs Man United this weekend will be no different. A talkSPORT presenter has made a bold claim about which change we could see on Sunday.
Following their defeat in the Champions League midweek, things are not calm at Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick is seemingly under pressure, with reports that Antonio Conte is on the radar and ready to step in. The Red devils are winless in their last five games in all competitions.
The draw against 10-man Spurs sparked a lot of outrage from the fanbase.
And the defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday has brought even more distraction for the team preparing for a game against bitter rivals Leeds.
Man Utd tipped to drop Bruno Fernandes vs Leeds in huge prediction
Michael Carrick and Daniel Farke
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When managers cannot buy a win in a long run of games, they often resort to changing something in the team.
Last season, Daniel Farke had to make a huge tactical change which sparked Leeds United’s run to survive relegation. talkSPORT’s Alex Crook thinks Carrick should make a big call and drop Bruno Fernandes.
“I don’t think he’s fit.
“He missed games for Portugal during the international break. He hasn’t looked himself.
“I think the biggest call that Michael Carrick could make right now and it would be huge to leave his captain out.
“Apart from the game against Ipswich, he’s not putting numbers on the board. I would take him out of the team against Leeds at the weekend.”
“They’re losing games with him in the team and, as I say, at the moment it seems to me like they’re carrying a passenger.
“Credit to Bruno Fernandes, he rarely misses games through injury, but he doesn’t look fit and if he’s not fit I just don’t think they can afford to carry him.”
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Huge call must be made this weekend
Michael Carrick is under pressure and will need a result this weekend if he is to remain as head coach.
A drastic change like dropping Bruno Fernandes might be what propels the team to a good result. The midfielder is arguably the club’s best player this season despite their form.
On Sunday, whichever decision Carrick makes could have an impact on the rest of the season.
Daniel Farke could also make big calls following the defeat to Arsenal. Leeds threw away a one-goal lead and the defence gave away two very cheap goals that cost them a result.
Sunday is set up for a very interesting game for both sets of fans.
