5 things we learnt from the Manchester derby

2) Time for specialists?

Mourinho is for not using players out of position. So when he was announced as Manchester United’s manager, one expected the likes of Valencia and Blind to be shunted out of the defence.

However, rather surprisingly, both retained their places, and could be said to have been thriving. However, it all came crashing down at the derby. Blind was made to look like a fool by De Bruyne for City’s opening goal.

Valencia was given a torrid time by Nolito throughout the first half and looked out of his depth. All of which begs the question. Is it time for Mourinho to recall the likes of Smalling and Darmian? Smalling was United’s best defender last season, while Darmian has reportedly fallen out with the new manager.

Post Edited By: Utkarsh Bhatla