Jose Mourinho's midfield options are incredibly short after letting both Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger leave for pastures new.
With Schneiderlin now strutting his stuff at Everton and Schweinsteiger about to start his new life in America with Chicago Fire, Mourinho has just four central midfielders.
Paul Pogba, Ander Herrera, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini are the four players Mourinho has trusted to control his side's engine room until the summer.
United could play up to 16 matches in all competitions if they make it to the Europa League final with the Old Trafford outfit having to play a staggering nine games in April.