The Jose Mourinho era is yet to fully convince the Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern. 

Though the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ was brought to Old Trafford in order restore former glories to the Red Devils, his reign thus far has been anything but imperious.

Still, there’s little doubt the 53-year-old has the sort of squad most would envy around world football in order to call upon.

Ahead of their crunch North West derby with Liverpool a week today, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach has major decisions to make.

A win at Anfield would put his title aspirations back on track, though a loss to the club’s biggest rivals will surely heap pressure on the Portuguese.

With that in mind, he has some big questions to answer in the buildup to his first trip to Merseyside as Red Devils chief.

So, without further ado, here are THREE players he simply must utilise against the Reds.

Anthony Martial

Last season’s golden boy, Anthony Martial has struggled to get going this season after his international excursions with France, though proved what an impact he can have in the draw with Stoke.

Having announced himself on the world stage with a debut goal against the Reds little over a year ago, it’s time for the Frenchman to truly establish himself once more.

Ander Herrera

Though it’s taken a while for Ander Herrera to emerge as a Jose Mourinho favourite, the Spaniard is establishing himself as a crucial member of the first-team setup.

The 27-year-old’s tireless work in the centre of the park acts as the perfect foil for star man Paul Pogba in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Jesse Lingard

Mourinho was a wealth of options from which to choose from in wide areas, though it’s hard to look past Jesse Lingard.

Recently called into the England squad as a result of his fine performances, the 23-year-old’s energetic mix of graft and guile has provided the Red Devils with an expansive wide attacking option.