Erik ten Hag has praised his players for their adaptability and leadership qualities during a difficult period for Manchester United.
The Reds have been ravaged by injuries in defence, with Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans all out. Youngster Willy Kambwala filled in, only to also join the list of absentees.
It has led to Casemiro reverting to centre-back, alongside in-form Harry Maguire, while Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have switched flanks, at times, in the full-back roles.
Bruno Fernandes and Antony have even dropped into defence, during the dramatic Emirates FA Cup win over Liverpool, and this is the sort of approach that Ten Hag demands.