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title: "Opinion: Is Borthwick-Jackson recall a good decision?"
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# Opinion: Is Borthwick-Jackson recall a good decision?

Manchester United have[recalled Cameron Borthwick-Jackson](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7872763/Cameron-Borthwick-Jackson-set-second-chance-Manchester-United-frustrating-loan-spells.html) from his loan at Tranmere Rovers.

Whilst many outside of United may not remember him, fans of the club will definitely recall[his stint in the red shirt](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2587009-cameron-borthwick-johnson-makes-manchester-united-debut-key-details-on-teenager) during the 2015-16 season when Louis Van Gaal regularly used him.

However, in my opinion, is this really the best that we can muster up right now *during January*, the month where you can actually bring in reinforcements if you need it?

![Paul Gilham/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2020/01/508913082.jpg)

Don’t get me wrong, when he first came into the team I was all for the kids getting played but the point is he has been on [four loans since then](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cameron-borthwick-jackson/transfers/spieler/258879) and failed to make it in the Championship before dropping down to League One. Since September, he has made 3 appearances for Tranmere, yet he is good enough to get another United chance?

His natural position is as a left-back, where United already have Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, meaning an extra man there is probably not needed, so where is he going to fit?

I hope that I am wrong and that he is being brought back so that we may find a more suitable club for him to go to.