DARREN BENT says Manchester United will struggle to win the Premier League if they keep playing Fred and Scott McTominay together in midfield.
The ex-Charlton and Spurs striker he thinks both leave the Red Devils too “open” and are prone to being “bullied” in the centre of the park.
Solskjaer rotated his line-up for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Everton at Old Trafford but his side dropped points again on the back of a defeat by Aston Villa.
Former England centre-forward Bent felt the decision to restore Brazilian Fred to the starting line-up alongside Scotland midfielder McTominay was key to their undoing.
Bent told talkSPORT said: “When you look at his team he played… I like Cavani, he still looks super sharp, hungry.
“Martial scored a very good goal, his form has been indifferent. Fernandes we know, and Greenwood, OK.
“Fred and McTominay… listen they’re both good players but I don’t think you’re going to win the league with them two playing centre midfield.”
Former England striker Bent, 37, felt Everton midfielders Allan and Doucoure bossed Fred and McTominay.
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He added: “You saw yesterday for yourself how open United were every time Everton counter attacked.
“You look at Doucoure and Allan against them two… absolutely bullied them.”
The draw prevented United from going top of the Premier League.
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