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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Erik ten hag explains why luke shaw starts at centre back for manchester united vs barcelona | History Defined

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Erik ten Hag has started Luke Shaw at centre-back against Barcelona in the Europa League for tactical reasons.

The Dutchman has also started Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who lost his starting place last season but has enjoyed an impressive renaissance over recent months, instead of Diogo Dalot, which was another pre-match talking point.

United take on Barcelona at Camp Nou in the first leg of the Europa League playoff on Thursday night. United defeated Leeds 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon and Ten Hag is hoping to record back-to-back wins against Barcelona.

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