Erik ten Hag set to deploy Jonny Evans in emergency new position against Brentford due to Man Utd injury crisis

Manchester United have had a terrible start to the season and Ten Hag's problems are set to be compounded when the Red Devils take on the in-form Brentford as the Dutchman is going to be without five defenders for the Premier League clash.

The Mirror have now reported that Ten Hag is set to place Evans at left-back for the clash against Thomas Frank's Brentford. As such, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt will start in the centre-back positions and Diogo Dalot will slot in at right-back.

For Manchester United, left-backs Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, will not be available alongside centre-backs Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro for the Brentford clash due to injuries. Additionally, right-back Noussair Mazraoui has also been ruled out from action at least until November due to a minor cardiac operation.

Ten Hag's underperforming side will host Brentford at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 20 as they will look to get their third Premier League win of the season.