Luis Enrique’s preferred formation could leave 5 Man Utd players at risk if he gets job

Luis Enrique’s preferred formation could leave 5 Man Utd players at risk if he gets jobLuis Enrique has been linked with the Manchester United manager job and some players in the current squad may be concerned if his preferred formations are implementedCommentsSportTom Victor Senior Sports Journalist06:45, 04 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesLuis Enrique continues to be linked with Manchester United(Image: Robin Jones, Getty Images)A number of candidates are expected to remain under consideration for the Manchester United job and that will remain the case until a permanent appointment is made official. Luis Enrique was mentioned in connection with a possible move to Old Trafford in 2022, the same year United ultimately appointed Erik ten Hag, while he is now fourth favourite with the bookmakers as the Premier League club look to hire a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim.‌Luis Enrique has flourished at Paris Saint-Germain, guiding the club to their maiden Champions League trophy last season. The PSG hierarchy are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal, though questions will remain the longer he waits before extending a deal which is understood to run until 2027.‌Michael Carrick's strong start as interim boss may yet prove sufficient to persuade United officials to retain him permanently. Nevertheless, should the club opt to seek alternatives, Luis Enrique's previous track record may give some current squad members hope of thriving in a new system - though others might not be delighted by the news.‌In April 2023, just before the PSG manager took over at the Parc des Princes, The Coaches' Voice examined Luis Enrique's favoured formations and strategies. He is very flexible, though, and has demonstrated a willingness to adapt depending on the personnel available to him and the requirements of different competitions. The 55 year old has typically favoured a 4-3-3 formation for both club and country, although he's also demonstrated flexibility by switching...