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Man Utd told ex-player at PL rivals would be Michael Carrick’s ‘best defender right now’ – ‘a revelation’

Victor Linelof would be Man Utd’s "best defender now"... 😮…

By Lewis Oldham · Football365

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:05 PM

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Gabby Agbonlahor claimed Aston Villa center-back Victor Lindelof would be Manchester United's best defender right now.
Lindelof joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in 2025 after spending eight seasons with Manchester United.
Manchester United has struggled defensively, winning only two of their first ten matches in all competitions.

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Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor told talkSPORT that ex-Manchester United center-back Victor Lindelof would currently be United's best defender under head coach Michael Carrick. Agbonlahor praised the 32-year-old as a revelation since joining Aston Villa on a free transfer following his departure from Old Trafford in 2025.

Manchester United's defense has struggled amid a difficult run of just two wins in their opening ten matches across all competitions. Despite the slump, former United player Gordon Strachan defended Carrick, arguing the manager is not on thin ice but faces major challenges integrating new signings and balancing squad energy levels.

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