According to Manchester Evening News, Stam believes De Ligt's return can help Manchester United strengthen their defence.

So far this season, Manchester United have conceded 2 goals in every Premier League match, and their defence will face a greater test this weekend. Manchester United won 4-0 and kept a clean sheet against Sabah on Thursday, but Manchester City's attack will pose a much bigger threat.

Manchester United have conceded 2 goals in 10 of their 20 Premier League matches under Carrick. They have won 5 of those matches and lost only 2, but Stam believes the issue lies more with the team's overall defensive organisation than with individual players.

Stam said: "They not only have to control possession, but also control the game defensively and not give opponents chances. To win the league or trophies, a team must remain stable and perform consistently."

He added: "Is this a problem with individual players, or can the team as a whole perform better? I think it's the latter. Manchester United can improve their defensive shape, get back to the ball quickly, and their overall defending, and not give away so many chances to opponents."

Stam said: "From what I know, De Ligt has excellent physical qualities, can orchestrate play from the back, and is also a tough defender who is hard to get past. He always works to organise the defence, which can be very beneficial for the team."

Stam said that Manchester United need to find players suited to the team's needs and should focus on evaluating the full-back positions. Luke Shaw is experienced but frequently troubled by injury, and with the Champions League returning plus more fixtures, the team needs backup players for rotation.

He also believes that while Dalot and Mazraoui can play as right-backs, Manchester United still need to bring in a player with stronger defensive abilities. For centre-back, Maguire remains important, and Lisandro Martínez has excellent ball control and passing ability, but whether they are an ideal partnership remains to be seen.

Stam noted that Heyden and Yoro are both still very young and need to gain experience through matches. Carrick needs to make decisions in these positions because Manchester United need to get points and win matches.

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