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Michael Carrick being considered as a centre-back

After another disappointing result on Sunday – a 5-3 loss to Leicester City – van Gaal is looking to other options in his squad to shore up the defence.

Both Chris Smalling and Tyler Blackett looked below par against the Foxes and the manager may turn to Carrick as a makeshift central defender, according to the Daily Mail.

The 33-year-old has played in the role before and is available to the Dutchman having recovered from injury.