Cucurella vs Alonso: United Fans Divided on Who Is Better to Replace Luke Shaw

• Manchester United are reportedly looking for a replacement for the injured Luke Shaw this summer
• The Red Devils reportedly identified Marcos Alonso and Marc Cucurella as potential replacements
• Fans are struggling to determine the better fit for Erik ten Hag’s side as the window begins to close

Fans were embroiled in an interesting debate on August 28 on who the better fit for Manchester United is between Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella and Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso.

United will have to seek alternatives fast after it emerged that defender, Luke Shaw, would be out for several weeks with a worse muscle injury than initially feared.

Shaw joins Tyrell Malacia in the Red Devils' physio room, leaving coach Erik ten Hag with just 20-year-old Alvaro Fernandez as the available natural left-back.

The Dutch manager named Diogo Dalot to step in for Shaw in United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with Fernandez getting a place on the bench.

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Reports from The Sun now claim that United are looking at three options to step in for Shaw: Cucurella, Alonso, and Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon.

Spurs are unlikely to let go of Reguilon, leaving the Red Devils with two solid options as both Barcelona and Chelsea are willing to let go of their players on loan.

Mundo Deportivo reports that United have already contacted Barca over Alonso's availability, with the Catalans willing to let him go to ease some of their problems in terms of compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Cucurella or Alonso: fans divided

As soon as it emerged United were looking to sign either Alonso or Cucurella, fans were quick to take to social media with varying reactions.

Some sections feel Alonso is in the twilight years of his career while others felt Cucurella’s performances at Chelsea were enough proof that he would also struggle at a club like Manchester United.

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Here are some of the reactions:

@CharlesNzeh said:

"Cucurella is much younger and can't still do a job defensively, Alonso on the other hand would be exposed defensively, though he attacks well."

@ItzEliInit added:

"Alonso is the perfect replacement get him now!"

@odunay0 said:

"Don't sign Cucurella; he can’t perform at a top club. I can’t say the same for Marcos Alonso."

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Sports Brief also reported on an interesting and controversial incident involving Marcus Rashford during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old cut a frustrated figure when the referee blew for a foul against Willy Boly, with the forward reacting by kicking the ball beyond the touchline in frustration.