3 surprising selections made for the Brentford game

Manchester United take on Brentford this weekend in a vital Premier League fixture.

With Erik ten Hag fighting to keep his job, it is essential United win the game.

However, more may be needed, as higher performances are also being demanded of ten Hag.

Brentford, currently sitting 11th and above United, have started the season superbly.

They are typically hard to play against and boast a brilliant record against the traditional big six during their time in the Premier League.

On top of this, United are facing another injury crisis.

With Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo both out, ten Hag will have to make tough calls when selecting his midfield.

Multiple defensive injuries, including all available left-backs, have led to reports that ten Hag may have to play Jonny Evans at left-back.

This decision has become even harder with Harry Maguire now out due to injury.

Although Amad Diallo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Noussair Mazraoui were in first-team training today, it is unlikely they will make the starting lineup against Brentford.

With this in mind ten Hag has some important selection decisions to make this weekend.

Here are three surprising selections Erik ten Hag may be forced into making.