Phil Jones: Forgotten Man United Man in Starting Line up To Face Wolves

• The last time Phil Jones was in Manchester United’s starting XI was in January 2020
• The 29-year old has been paired with Varane in defence for Manchester United’s clash against Wolves
• United currently have limited options in central defence with Harry Maguire suffering a knock and Lindelor still recovering from COVID-19

Phil Jones is in the starting XI for Manchester United’s squad to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the news of the day.

Jones made the starting line up after United captain Harry Maguire was ruled out of the clash after suffering a knock during his side’s 3-1 win over Burnley.

While Victor Lindelof is also still recovering from COVID-19 and Bailly with a hamstring issue, Jones received his first call up under new interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.

According to The Athletic, Jones has impressed Rangnick in training sessions and featured in two matches for the under 23 side.

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This will be the first start for Jones in nearly two years, with the last time he made a Man United team sheet being in January 2020 in the 6-1 win over Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup,

Notably, Jones was among the scorers in that clash.

One of the biggest hurdles for Jones as a footballer has been a consistent knee injury that has hampered his performances and fitness levels.

The defender recently did a tell-all interview where he reflected on his career so far, hitting out at his critics including Rio Ferdinand, who branded him a “waste of time”.

“I must be an easy target. Every footballer has a tag and unfortunately mine is, ‘Let’s have a laugh at him.’ Jones told The Times in September 2021.

“But -- and I say this in the nicest possible way -- I know who’ll have the last laugh. I’m proud of my career and when it finishes and I’m enjoying my life -- and by the way I’m super fortunate that I’ll be able to do that, because footballers are fortunate -- [the keyboard warriors] will still be in their mum’s spare bedroom, sipping Diet Pepsi that’s flat, eating a Pot Noodle, sitting in their boxers, tweeting.”

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Here is Manchester United’s lineup to face Wolves:

David De Gea, Phil Jones, Rafael Varane, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan Bissaka, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood, Edinson Cavani, Cristiano Ronaldo.