[3-4-3]: Mazraoui, Ugarte and Amad’s position changed, Rashford as a striker and Mainoo in back-wing- Man United’s new lineups is just so beautiful as Amorim confirms his starting XI against Ipswich Town
Manchester United are preparing to embark on a new era as Ruben Amorim takes charge for their Premier League fixture against Ipswich.
The Portuguese manager arrived at Old Trafford during the international break after being identified as Erik ten Hag’s permanent successor.
He will now get to work on continuing the club’s strong recent form, with interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy overseeing a promising period.
And Amorim could be immediately boosted by a couple of injury returnees.
Martinez was called home having briefly joined up with Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad, with the defender citing back pain.
“We saw that he had suffered a blow to his back, but apparently, he had no problem, just pain,” said national team boss Scaloni. “When he arrived here, the pain increased a bit, he underwent tests and is not fit to be here.”
An assessment will be required to determine if he is able to take part in Amorim’s first game, with the left-sided Martinez potentially a key figure under the manager.
Possible return: Ipswich, Sunday 24 November
Kobbie Mainoo
Mainoo was another to pick up an issue against Aston Villa and sat out the international break. He could yet bolster Amorim’s options against Ipswich.
Possible return: Ipswich, Sunday 24 November
Victor Lindelof
The Swede limped off with a hamstring issue on international duty this week and is a doubt for the weekend, pending a further update from United.
Possible return: Ipswich, Sunday 24 November
Harry Maguire
Maguire has been absent since sustaining a muscular injury in the goalless draw against Aston Villa. The defender suggested he would be sidelined for “a few weeks”.
Possible return: December
Leny Yoro
Summer signing Yoro is yet to feature in a competitive game for Manchester United. The centre back suffered a fractured foot during preseason and has been working his way back to fitness ever since, it would appear that the Frenchman may be close to a return having returned to team training.
Possible return: Ipswich, Sunday 24 November
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