[3-4-1-2]: TWO big-name players lost position, 16-year-old starts as a striker ahead of Hojlund and Zirkzee- Man United’s confirmed lineups against Ipswich Town as SEVERAL superstars lost positions due to Amorim’s new formation
All eyes will be on Ruben Amorim’s first team selection as Manchester United manager.
Amorim is expected to implement a version of his favoured 3-4-3 formation against Ipswich at Portman Road and his XI will offer a glimpse into how the new era at United will look.
United have been boosted after Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia all returned to training, but it remains to be seen if they are fit to start.
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui seem likely to start as the two wing-backs.
Bruno Fernandes is set to line up alongside either Marcus Rashford or Alejandro Garnacho either side of Rasmus Hojlund in attack.
Amorim is set to name 16-year-old defender Godwill Kukonki in the United squad.
“We have some guys returning from injury, so we had some moments together, working in that indoor pitch [on] tactical work,” said Amorim ahead of his first game in charge.
“We have to manage the load during this week with some players from national teams [as well], but we are ready to face Ipswich.”
On Shaw, Amorim said: “Luke is feeling fine, but we have to build his fitness during games, so we have to be careful.
“I think he’s a very good player, so I will take care of him and I want these kinds of players that are important in our squad for a long period and not just for a game.”
Predicted Manchester United XI (3-4-3): Onana; De Ligt, Evans, Martínez; Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Hojlund, Garnacho
