Manchester United's injury crisis worsened ahead of their 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday with the absences of Marcel Sabitzer and Tyrell Malacia.
Manchester United favourite tells Erik ten Hag who should partner Casemiro in midfield
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Manchester United favourite Louis Saha has urged Erik ten Hag to keep Scott McTominay - amid reported interest from Newcastle - as the Frenchman can see him partnering Casemiro.
McTominay featured regularly alongside Christian Eriksen during early-season games as United bided their time to sign Casemiro and unleash him in the side. That came following a heavy defeat to Manchester City and Scotland international McTominay has only started once in the Premier League since that 6-3 drubbing.
Casemiro and his influence on the United squad has been clear for all to see. However, as things stand, that man McTominay has rarely played alongside him.
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Due to that lack of game-time, Newcastle were linked with the 26-year-old during the January window and have been tipped to come calling when the market reopens. However, according to Saha, that would mark a huge mistake from Ten Hag when it comes to shaping his plans.
During his Betfred promotion, former United and Newcastle striker Saha said: "I'm a big fan of Scotty. I feel a bit sorry for him, because when Casemiro arrived you knew Scott would need that time to learn off him. Who knows, he could potentially be a partner for Casemiro in the future."
Saha added: "Newcastle are a club that certainly want to go places and, from Scott's personal perspective, I can understand that he wants to focus on his own career and reach the highest level possible, but I would be sad to see him go... I would advise him to wait and see what Erik ten Hag has planned for him going into next season first."
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