Five Man United Youngsters Who Can Take Advantage Of The Club’s Injury Crisis

2) Paddy McNair

McNair was excellent in his first start – against West Ham – and as a substitute against Man City. He appears to have leapfrogged Tyler Blackett in Van Gaal’s estimations.

Defensive injuries mean that the young Northern Irishman will get more starts, and if he continues to play well, he can expect to replace countryman Jonny Evans in his manager’s long term plans.