ERIK TEN HAG is set for a huge selection headache at Manchester United when club football returns after the international break.

United’s wide options could be drastically cut down by the time they take to the field against Brighton on Saturday, before a Champions League away trip to Bayern Munich the following Wednesday.

Erik ten Hag is set for a selection headache against Brighton and Bayern Munich

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Meanwhile, it has been reported that Jadon Sancho is set for showdown talks with Ten Hag to sort out his future following his public outburst after the 3-1 loss at Arsenal.

With United set to be left shorthanded on the wing, Ten Hag will need to rack his brain to come up with a new plan.

One route he may go down is with youngster Facundo Pellistri.

The 21-year-old was kept at Old Trafford amid loan transfer interest in the summer and could now be given an opportunity to nail down a spot in the starting xi.

In a March interview with MUTV, Ten Hag said Pellistri deserved minutes in the first team.

And with United now short on wing power, the Uruguayan has a chance to make a strong claim for the place long-term.

Fellow youngster Amad Diallo would be able to provide competition for the spot upon his comeback from injury as well, though the 21-year-old’s return is some way off after knee surgery.

One way Man Utd could line up against Brighton or Bayern Munich

Alternatively, Alejandro Garnacho could be deployed there.

Garnacho, 19, was inches away from netting a winner against Arsenal after coming on off the bench before his late strike was deemed offside.

But given he played right-wing at times last season, albeit making him far less effective than he is on the left, he could be given another chance to prove he can play the spot.

Alejandro Garnacho is an alternative option at right wing while Sergio Reguilon could play as a natural left-back 

A third option for Ten Hag may see him move club captain Bruno Fernandes or even Mason Mount out wide while switching up the team’s midfield dynamic.

Fernandes and Mount have both had spells playing on the wing during their respective careers, with Fernandes having a particularly influential time in the role when he played there last season.

The 29-year-old is most creative in the middle of the field, but Ten Hag might bring in players like Sofyan Amrabat to help the struggling midfield take greater control of matches.

Final day of signing Amrabat was expected to be the guy to address many of Unitd’s midfield problems, but after withdrawing from the Moroccan national team, he experienced an injury scare.

After the international break, Mount might return from his injury, while Kobbie Mainoo is anticipated to do the same later this month.

Other changes to the starting lineup may also be made, such as moving Spurs loanee Sergio Reguilon to left back in lieu of Dalot.

Anthony Martial can also swap in up front in place of Rasmus Hojlund, whose minutes United want to manage carefully.

United could even bolster their midfield while moving Bruno Fernandes out wide