RM – Angel di Maria
Now it’s the latest and biggest acquisition of the summer and a midfielder who possesses genuine world-class ability, which the side will be desperately trying to tap into immediately.
CM – Michael Carrick
Dropped considerably in form last season from the displays that saw the 32-year-old named in the PFA Team of the Year in 2012/13, but is still the most experienced and reliable player in the middle at the club.
CM – Ander Herrera
Had a solid pre-season, but is yet to play competitively for the team due to fitness problems and could well be the box-to-box player that van Gaal so desperately needs.
LM – Juan Mata
Although much prefers playing in the No.10 role behind the strikers, in order to accommodate di Maria the Spain international may have to compromise – but with the two of them together creativity is booming.
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