The Manchester United supporters here in the Transfer Tavern are at boiling point over their club’s current form in the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho has not enjoyed the best start to life as the Manchester United boss and at present his side sit in a lowly eight position, despite spending in the region of £150 million during the summer.
The ex-Chelsea manager is under pressure to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford but there is no sign of such achievements on the horizon just yet.
Mourinho does not yet know his best starting line-up and some fans are already beginning to get restless, with boos ringing around Old Trafford after last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Burnley.
One United fan here in the Tavern is concerned that Mourinho will start to wield the axe at free will during January and he hopes that the manager makes the right choices, when it comes to shaping his squad.
Transfer Tavern writer Lee Clarke looks at two players who would see supporters outraged if they were dropped.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The superstar striker has not scored for Manchester United in the Premier League since a 2-1 reverse against Manchester City back in September, with the Swedish star under pressure to start firing.
Although Zlatan is getting on in terms of his age, the fact remains that he was signed to score goals, making it imperative that he starts finding the net once again.
One United supporter is having a game of pool with his pal and hopes that Zlatan is given time to rediscover his best form, stating that he is clearly a good player and is simply getting used to the demands of the Premier League.
Anthony Martial
The Frenchman was a revelation last season following his arrival from Monaco, although his opportunities have dried up under the management of Jose Mourinho.
The striker is still only 20-years-old and clearly the talented forward has a bright future ahead of him, if only he was given more of a chance to play in the first-team.
A front two of Martial and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has huge potential and the sooner Mourinho is willing to let both loose together, the better United will be going forward.
Manchester United fans, would all hell break loose if these two are axed? Who should be axed in January and who shouldn’t? Let us know in the comments below!!!!
