3 Manchester United Loanees Who Should Feature In The First Team Next Season

Modified Apr 30, 2018 08:41 GMT

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#2 Axel Tuanzebe

Tuanzebe plays as a fullback for Aston Villa

Axel Tuanzebe started his first senior game for Manchester United in Louis van Gaal's last season where he kept rotating his backline. But United have signed Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof since and Tuanzebe had to go on loan to get more game time.

Tuanzebe, originally a fullback, can also fill in at centreback and United can use his athleticism at the back. Given that Valencia probably only has 2 more seasons at the very top remaining before he starts fading due to age, Tuanzebe could very well start featuring for United on a regular basis from next season on in the cup games.

Tuanzebe loves a tackle and is also very effective in aerial duels. He is also a good passer of the ball but needs to be more composed on the ball. But once he comes back from Aston Villa and finds himself among his peers at United, he will definitely improve and that is good news for Manchester United.

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