Ruben Amorim’s perfect Man United starting XI as Marcus Rashford and left-back issues solved -Reports

Ruben Amorim’s perfect Man United starting XI as Marcus Rashford and left-back issues solved -Reports

This morning, Ruben Amorim officially takes over as Manchester United’s manager. He has eleven days to prepare for his first game, which is a trip to Ipswich Town.

Amorim, who is already known as “the new Special One,” is anticipated to implement the 3-4-3 scheme that worked so well for him at Sporting Lisbon.

His arrival gives an underperforming team a fresh start, but there are also immediate injuries to deal with.

Along with the anticipation of a few new additions in January, there are still a lot of important selection decisions to be made now that everyone is healthy.

Onana, Andre With Altay Bayındır, Amorim’s second choice, hardly posing a danger right now, the goalie is their most definite decision.

Leny Yoro Young French defender is finally kicking balls after breaking a bone in his foot during pre-season. There are high hopes for the teenager and while not yet the finished product he is worth a spot in the reshaped back line.

Matthijs de Ligt Summer signing has not covered himself in glory so far but perhaps Amorim is finally the man to unlock the potential that had many scouts thinking he was capable of being one of the world ’s most dominant centre halves five years ago

Lisandro Martinez Argentina international might make some rash decisions but he was one of few to display the passion that gets fans off their feet during the dog days of Erik ten Hag’s era. Expect him to keep his place for now.

Diogo Dalot The clear option for right wing back. His inexplicable miss against West Ham spelled the end for Ten Hag but he can get forward.

Kobbie Mainoo Gets the nod over Casemiro as the more defensive minded of central midfield pair. Still huge room to improve and it remains crucial to have a homegrown presence in the team

Bruno Fernandes Portugal star will remain the leader for now – even if his performances are exasperatingly inconsistent for the neutral.

Noussair MazraouiLuke Shaw would get the nod here if he could keep fit but that is beginning to look like a lost cause after years of injury woe.

Marcus Rashford There have been more stinkers than stunners in the past 12 months but at his best there are few better wide forwards. Getting the best out of Rashford will be vital to Amorim’s immediate and relative success.

Rasmus Hojlund Still being looked upon as a long-term project, it is time for the £72m signing to begin scoring regularly. Or else he will find himself replaced come the summer.

Alejandro Garnacho Another who must find consistency – especially in front of goal. Capable of producing the spectacular, he simply needs to produce more.

Man Utd’s strongest XI under Ruben Amorim (3-4-3): Onana; Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mazraoui; Rashford, Hojlund, Garnacho