FIFA 19 Winter Upgrades: 3 Manchester United players who will get a downgrade

Manchester United are finally getting into the groove and are showing that they have the ability to finish in the top 4 this season. However, their start to the season wasn't too good and the player ratings might just get affected as a result of that.

Moreover, some of the players are yet to step up and they will be getting their FIFA 19 ratings downgraded when the mid-season refresh happens. While many would blame Jose Mourinho for this, the players too have managed to disappoint big time.

Get the latest on FIFA 19 Winter Upgrades at Sportskeeda.

Here are three Manchester United who might get a downgrade:

#3 – Nemanja Matic

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Nemanja Matic was signed from Chelsea last summer to give more freedom to Paul Pogba in the attack. The Serbian had a good first season at Old Trafford but has been absolutely terrible this time around.

The former Benfica star has not been able to provide the passes to the forwards nor has he been able to stop the counter-attacks from the opponents. He was one of the main reasons why United went 2-0 down to Newcastle United earlier this year but thanks to Mata, Martial and Sanchez's brilliant 2nd half display, he did not get the stick he should have.

Rated at 86, it looked ideal at the start of the season. Matic was easily the best CDM at United and the way he played throughout last season, not many would have argued that he deserved anything less than that.

However, his performances this season have made people question the rating and EA will be reducing it in the winter refresh. While it won't be a huge downgrade, it is expected that the rating will come down to 84.

His passing, dribbling and defensive stats are going to be affected the most and if you are some who likes playing with him, get him now. He is currently going for around 31k coins and the price will only go up this month as the rating goes down in the first week of February.

---

#2 – Chris Smalling

Manchester United Training and Press Conference

Why Manchester United gave Chris Smalling a new contract last month will forever remain a mystery. The Englishman has been at his worst this season and one of the main reasons why United have failed to keep clean sheets this season.

Smalling, along with Jones, has been a bigger threat for De Gea this season than any of the opponents. They are making mistake after mistake and United fans want the club to sell the duo as soon as possible.

The former Blackburn defender has an 81 rated base card in FUT 19 and it is surely going to be downgraded. While a huge downgrade isn't expected, it would be ideal to see him come down to 80 or 79 at least.

Not many use him in their ultimate teams and he is often not even in anyone's squad. Even for those who have just begun playing FUT, Smalling isn't a choice and is often benched.

---

#1 – David De Gea

Cardiff City v Manchester United - Premier League

The biggest surprise in terms of goalkeepers this season has been David De Gea. The Spaniard has been in a terrible run of form this year – especially after that howler he made vs Portugal at the World Cup.

Since then, he has made a few amazing saves but has already conceded more goals than he did in the whole of last season. De Gea is one of the highest rated goalkeepers in FIFA 19 at 91, but he has done little to justify it.

EA might not take the harsh decision of giving him a downgrade, but looking at his performances this season, he does deserve one. He should be brought down to 90 at least with his positioning and reflex stats coming down by 3 or 4.

---