Manchester United fear Victor Lindelof risks burnout just two games into the season
According to The Mirror, Manchester United are fearful of Victor Lindelof falling prey to burnout, just two games into the 2020/21 Premier League season
The 26-year-old featured in both of our Premier League clashes so far. He looked to be off the pace and struggled to keep up in our opener against Crystal Palace.
Despite being given a breather midweek against Luton Town, there are fears that the Swede is tired after a taxing 2019/20 campaign.
Lindelof made 47 appearances for United last season. The Red Devils concern was shared by the Swedish national team who left him out of the UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal last month.
The 26-year-old has struggled at the back. United have now conceded five times in the league, with clubs cutting through us at ease.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for a defender as the transfer window comes to a close.
The United boss has faith in his Swedish international. It is shown in the nature of how he keeps giving the player opportunity after opportunity.
The Norwegian hopes his defensive star will UEFA Nations League clashes away to Croatia and Portugal.
All parties are set to discuss the issue in the coming weeks. Whether Sweden agree to it or not remains to be seen.
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United went into the window knowing full well they were coming off the back of an exhausting season.
Signs were visible towards the end of last season where the players looked to be off the pace. While we can lament about the lack of fitness, United can only blame themselves for not strengthening in the window.