Moyes set to experiment in defence

Manchester United boss David Moyes, is ready to test out new defensive partnerships, with Nemanja Vidic’s move to Inter Milan confirmed this week.

Vidic will leave at the end of the season to join the Serie A side when his contract expires at Old Trafford and Moyes is looking to hand opportunities to young central defenders.

“We’ve got a few games to go [before the end of the season],” Moyes said, before hinting that the Old Trafford side may look to promote from within.

“I’ve got young centre-backs to see and I’ll be looking to introduce them in the final month or two of the season.”

The Premier League champions will be back in action this weekend, looking to climb up the table when they travel to face West Brom at the Hawthorns. Before the international break, United were beaten 2-0 by Olympiakos in Greece and Moyes is not too happy that they were not able to bounce back immediately.

“It’s allowed some players to get games, but it’s also been a hindrance on the back of a bad performance and bad result against Olympiacos,” he said.

“We wanted to put that right much sooner but the way the fixtures worked out meant we didn’t have a game.

“We need to get back to creating more opportunities than we have done. We’ve played quite well in games but not scored and taken our chances.

“The introduction of Juan Mata and his interplay with Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie has helped the creativity.

“[But] creativity isn’t just the key. We also need to keep the back door shut.”