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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already laid out a clear plan for Axel Tuanzebe to enter Manchester United’s first team.
It comes amid the news that the center-back has returned to first team training.
And it couldn’t have done it at a better time, with United facing an investigation into their poor defense following a 6-1 loss to Tottenham.
The question marks had grown over Victor Lindelof who saw him fall for Eric Bailly on Sunday.
But the Ivorian was erratic, while Harry Maguire could be accused of committing three goals.
Fans had begged for a central defender by the final day of the transfer window.
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Instead, a left-back was signed, in the form of Alex Telles, as well as seasoned forward Edinson Cavani.
But Tuanzebe’s timely return to training could provide Solskjaer with a solution to his bottom-line puzzle.
Last year, the former England Under-21 international impressed during his preseason.
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“He has a future at United, yes, of course he does,” the United manager said at the time. “Axel is going to be the future of this club.”
However, what was marked as a great campaign at Old Trafford turned into a nightmare year.
After performing 10 times, an injury sustained around Christmas caused his season to end.
But after 10 months out, the Telegraph reports that the defender has returned to first team training.
And he could even appear on United’s next kickoff in two weeks.
The Red Devils face Newcastle after the international break at St. James’ Park.
It comes at a time when Solskjaer faces unprecedented scrutiny, with reports indicating that United bosses are considering Mauricio Pochettino as a possible replacement if the results go further south.
Looking at the current defensive options available to the Norwegians, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones remain at the club after failing to land away in the transfer window.
The duo are just two of multiple players that the Red Devils couldn’t get rid of, while another youth prospect in Teden Mengi has been touted for stardom.
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