Rabat – Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui has found himself at the center of calls from Manchester United supporters for changes to the team’s starting lineup following a difficult beginning to the Premier League season.
A section of United fans has reportedly criticized head coach Michael Carrick’s tactical choices and called for several changes to the team, including a greater role for Mazraoui.
Manchester United have collected five points from their opening five Premier League matches, leaving the club in 12th place in the standings.
The team has also suffered several disappointing results, including defeats against Hull City and Brighton, with United also exiting the League Cup at an early stage.
Fans call for Mazraoui to return to the starting lineup
Amid the criticism, supporters have focused on Mazraoui’s situation, with some considering the Moroccan a more reliable option at right-back than Diogo Dalot.
Fans have circulated a proposed lineup featuring Mazraoui as a starter on the right side of the defense. The calls come amid wider concerns over United’s defensive organization and the team’s ability to maintain intensity and pressure.
The report also highlighted criticism of the positioning of several players under Carrick, with supporters calling for players to be used in their natural positions.
United are expected to face Tottenham in their next league fixture, with attention now turning to whether Carrick will make changes to his starting XI.
Mazraoui joins Morocco camp
While the situation at club level remains under scrutiny, Mazraoui has joined Morocco’s national team camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The defender is preparing with the Atlas Lions for their upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, in addition to a friendly against Ghana.
The international break gives Mazraoui an opportunity to focus on national team duties before returning to Manchester United, where his role in the team could become a subject of further discussion when club football resumes.
