Manchester United began to show signs of improvement in the weeks leading up to the league suspension. As things stand, the Premier League side are chasing a Champions League spot in the league, while still competing in the Europa League and FA Cup with a number of players regaining form.
The additions of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo has reinvigorated the squad, who looked short of invention in the final third, while they have also been buoyed by the good form of Fred and Luke Shaw in midfield and defence, respectively.
The Red Devils, with a few signings, could progress further next season.
Let’s take a look at 3 Manchester United players who will be crucial under Solskjaer next season:
Bruno Fernandes
It’s incredible how one player can make a unit tick and look like a seriously good team. Bruno Fernandes, since moving from Sporting Lisbon in January, has linked play between midfield and attack, shown audacious creativity, and significantly improved the current United side. The Portuguese international could be an even bigger threat next season when he has a pre-season under his belt with his current teammates, as well as with better quality players in attack.
Fernandes has the ability to pick out key passes and even score plenty of goals from midfield, which will make this United team stronger.
Marcus Rashford
One player who could benefit hugely from the addition of Fernandes to the Manchester United team is Marcus Rashford, who is currently out with an injury. Rashford has had his best season for the club this season, only to be robbed of more goals and assists by an injury.
The Englishman has looked lethal from the left side of attack and could produce better results with Fernandes feeding him balls from midfield. Next season will be the 22-year-old’s sixth season at Old Trafford, and he will be expected to score at least 25 goals in all competitions.
Harry Maguire
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has had a solid season for the club since signing for them last summer for a huge fee. The Englishman has led the defence well and has been a constant presence in the backline, making over 40 appearances for the club in all competitions.
His leadership has had a big impact on the club with Solskjaer naming him as the permanent captain following Ashley Young’s transfer in January. He will be expected to be a rock at the back, guiding his fellow defenders, and also the struggling David de Gea, who will also have to prove the critics wrong following costly errors this season.
