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Manchester United’s start to their Premier League campaign couldn’t have gone any worse with the Red Devils losing their opening two games to Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Erik ten Hag’s side sit 19th in the table ahead of Monday’s clash with Liverpool, who are also without a win in the league.
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Hide AdSeveral United players have been outed by fans and pundits for their poor performances so far, including David de Gea, Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.
The Red Devils’ offensive display has also been underwhelming with the club’s only goal so far this season coming via an Alexis Mac Allister own goal.
Ten Hag has bolstered his squad with the additions of Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia, while an agreement is in place for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro to become their fourth summer signing.
The United boss has opted to loan out five players during the transfer window, but how have they fared at their temporary clubs so far?
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Hide AdWith that being said, we take a look at the five players currently away on loan from the Red Devils and how they have performed.
Dean Henderson - Nottingham Forest
The Englishman made just three appearances in all competitions for United last season and joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan, where he has thrived thus far.
He has started all of Forest’s three Premier League games and is averaging a rating of 8.03, according to SofaScore and has kept one clean sheet so far.
The 25-year-old was one of Forest’s standout performers in their 1-0 win against West Ham United, where he made a number of vital saves, including Declan Rice’s penalty.
Alex Telles - Sevilla
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Hide AdThe left-back secured a season-loan loan move to Sevilla at the beginning of August, but things haven’t gone swimmingly for the Brazilian so far.
He has come off the bench in both of their La Liga games, and much like his time at United, looks set to be used in a rotational role at Sevilla.
The 29-year-old is yet to win an aerial battle this campaign and has been part of a backline without a clean sheet in their opening two games.
Ethan Laird - Queens Park Rangers
The full-back is spending his fourth spell away from Old Trafford this season having joined Queens Park Rangers last Monday.
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Hide AdHe made his debut for the Rs the following day in their 1-0 loss at home to Blackpool, while also starting on Saturday in their 1-1 draw against Rotherham United.
Despite not being part of a winning side so far this season, the 21-year-old is averaging a rating of 6.7, as per SofaScore, while making 2.5 clearances per game and 2.0 tackles.
Alvaro Fernandez - Preston North End
The Spaniard began his loan move in style, providing two assists in Preston North End’s 4-1 EFL Cup win over Huddersfield Town. However, he was substituted at half time due to an ankle injury and has missed their last three league games as a result.
Preston boss Ryan Lowe confirmed the 19-year-old was suffering from an ankle injury before the club’s clash with Watford on Saturday, with the loanee returning to United in order to receive treatment from the Red Devils’ physios.
Dermot Mee - Altrincham
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Hide AdThe Under-21s star joined National League club Altrincham on an emergency loan until January last week after the Robins suffered injuries to both their senior goalkeepers.
No stranger to playing non-league, having featured for Witton Albion, Runcorn Linnets and Trafford, the Northern Ireland youth international featured in both of Altrincham’s last two league fixtures, conceding four goals.