4 Manchester United superstars who need to step up right now

#3. Chris Smalling

The defender has struggled to match up with the intensity of opposition attackers

Another Manchester United superstar that needs to step up with his performances and play a more active role as the Red Devils aim to overturn their slow start to the season is English International, Chris Smalling.

The 28-year-old has failed to impress at the center of United's defense this season, appearing too sluggish and unable to match up with the intensity of opposition attackers as well as lacking the kind of charisma Jose Mourinho demands in his defenders.

Now everyone can easily understand why the manager was fuming during the summer transfer window after Manchester United failed to sign their defensive targets - with the likes of Jerome Boateng, Toby Alderwiereld and Harry Maguire all linked with a move to Old Trafford only for the deals to collapse to the Portuguese's displeasure.