Surprised so many puts Tuanzebe at the bottom. Not that he has proven himself at United as of yet, but that is mainly down to injuries and getting to the level imo. Pro's for him i'd say is that he's a youth product; has performed on loan in Championship, indicating he could well be able to step up; Pace and physicality; Last, and most importantly, leadership abilities. We need more leaders in this team. Players who inspire the rest of the team to step up. I think he's definately better than Lindelöf in this respect, though that is one of the areas Lindelöf can improve the most. Anyways, my list would be as follows: Top three are interchangeable for me though, was hoping someone would claim the spot and run with it this season, but not having that feeling so far(weird thing to say after our current run, but still)
1.Tuanzebe (romantic in me has hopes)
2.Smalling (Better positionally than Bailly, and less injured)
3.Lindelöf ( Smalling better in almost everything, maybe except ball playing ability. I have been disappointed by Lindelöfs ball playing abilities, had hoped they improved during his time here, but i can't really say they have)
4.Bailly (cons: too rash, lacks in situational awareness. injury record pro: great physicality, no nonsense defending)
5.Rojo (too rash, but always gives his all)
6.Jones (isn't he injured?)
I know Shaw has only played in a setup with 3 CB's, but he has impressed me. Maybe he is also an option? Aerial duels would be his main problem i guess. Someone mentioned Mengi, but i haven't seen enough of him to form an opinion yet, though he receives a lot of praise.