Manchester United Injury Crisis: How Van Gaal’s Makeshift Defence Could Look Against Swansea

Centre Back – Phil Jones

Much like Smalling, the shift to play three central defenders at United could allow Phil Jones to finally establish himself in his favoured position, having generally been used across the park since he arrived from Blackburn Rovers. Often criticised for his lack of positional discipline, Jones must be at his best if he is to help hold together an inexperienced defensive line.