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Hasselbaink: Fred, McTominay not the solution for Man Utd midfield

Former Leeds United star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink isn't convinced by Manchester United's midfield.

Hasselbaink believes United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to change his preferred central midfield duo of Fred and Scott McTominay.

He said, "He did get a reaction. They did play better after Everton's 1-0. I just think that they have problems in the team.

“They've got problems defensively and going forward.

“They're not as good as they used to be. That's normal because we're expecting too much from Manchester United just because they're Manchester United.

“That's not a Manchester United team is it? Two defensive midfield players, going to Everton where you should have more attacking players on the pitch, especially Pogba.

“I agree with that [selection] for now but longer term you cannot have Fred and McTominay in your team to become champions or to challenge for the championship.

“For now maybe the games that he needs to defend the back four a bit better to give them stability but long-term? That's not a Manchester United way."

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