Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer believes that the absence of three key players is behind Manchester United's poor start to the season, and that their return can turn things around quickly.

Marcel Sabitzer, the former Man Utd star who joined Borussia Dortmund from Bayern Munich last summer, has named the three players he believes hold the key to rescuing United's manager Erik ten Hag. Despite being snubbed by Ten Hag and not securing a permanent transfer to Old Trafford, Sabitzer still feels positive about his time at United and has been closely following their struggles from afar.

United's poor start to the season, including a recent defeat in the Carabao Cup and their precarious Champions League hopes, has put pressure on both the players and Ten Hag. However, Sabitzer refused to criticize the boss and instead focused on the absence of key players as the main reason behind the team's struggles.

Sabitzer believes that once Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, left-back Luke Shaw, and defender Lisandro Martinez return and start performing consistently, the team's fortunes will change. According to Sabitzer, these three players provide structure and stability to the team and their absence has disrupted the team's rhythm and processes.

The Austrian midfielder emphasized the importance of having the best players available in both the Premier League and the Champions League. He expressed his sympathy for his former teammates, describing them as good guys who are hungry for success.

Sabitzer concluded by saying that he believes things can change quickly for United once they have their important players back and that the team needs their "big guys" to step up and change the course of the season.