{"id":297826,"date":"2018-11-25T13:07:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T18:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=297826"},"modified":"2018-11-25T13:07:18","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T18:07:18","slug":"five-defenders-manchester-united-need-to-consider-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2018\/11\/25\/five-defenders-manchester-united-need-to-consider-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Defenders Manchester United Need To Consider In January"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United<\/a> boss Jose Mourinho has not been impressed by his defenders so far this season. Shipping 21 Premier League goals in 12 matches makes defensive reinforcements a must for United in January. Here are five options from Last Word On Football.<\/p>\n

Five Defenders Manchester United Need To Consider In January<\/h1>\n

Harry Maguire<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Leicester City<\/a> defender has made a meteoric rise during the past two years. Signed from Hull City for \u00a312 million last year, Maguire has been a regular for The Foxes since. His stock rose further after breaking into the England squad. Assured performances in England’s fabulous run to the World Cup semi-finals further enhanced his growing reputation. Jose Mourinho is known to be a fan of the Sheffield-born defender. A move to a top six seems inevitable at some point for the 25-year-old.<\/p>\n

Nikola Milenkovic<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Fiorentina centre-back is a burly 6’5″\u00a0no-nonsense defender. Good with his feet and an excellent passing range makes him a perfect player to shore up United’s defence. The 21-year old has been in excellent form for Fiorentina and also has international experience with ten caps for his native Serbia.<\/p>\n

Jan Vertonghen<\/a><\/h2>\n

Vertonghen has proven himself to be one of the Premier League’s best defenders. During his six years at Tottenham<\/a>, he has anchored the Spurs defence to great effect. Although now 31-years old, Vertonghen’s experience and ability would tick all the boxes for Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n

Daniele Rugani<\/a><\/h2>\n

The 24-year-old has never quite become a regular with Juventus<\/a>, with the likes of Chiellini<\/a>, and previously Bonucci<\/a> picked ahead of him. The Italy international is a particularly physical defender and very good in the air. Very comfortable on the ball, he cuts a confident figure playing out from the back.<\/p>\n

Jose Gimenez<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Uruguayan joined Atletico Madrid<\/a> as an 18-year-old. Now 23, he has gone to make over 100 appearances for the La Liga giants. A warrior type figure, he puts his body on the line at all costs. His international experience is impressive for a player of his age. He has been capped on 47 occasions and has the potential to become a Uruguayan legend.<\/p>\n

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