If Amorim starts Him today, I’m sure we will come out Victorious.the only mistake that Ten Hag did was to bench Him and I don’t want Amorim to repeat the same mistake again”, Man united legend Paul scholes reveals the ONE United player that must start today no matter what
If Amorim starts Him today, I’m sure we will come out Victorious.the only mistake that Ten Hag did was to bench Him and I don’t want Amorim to repeat the same mistake again”, Man united legend Paul scholes reveals the ONE United player that must start today no matter what
Ruben Amorim takes charge of his first match as Manchester United manager on Sunday afternoon as the Red Devils visit Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
The Portuguese coach will get his first taste of English football at Portman Road as he aims to build on the good work done by interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. Making a quick start in the Premier League will be essential following Man Utd’s dismal beginning to the 2024/25 campaign but Amorim’s arrival marks the start of a long-term project.
The former Sporting CP head coach has plenty of injury issues to deal with already and will set about changing the team’s identity with a depleted squad at his disposal. A trip to Ipswich is an appetising first fixture in many respects, but the Tractor Boys will be desperate to spoil Amorim’s big day.
Ipswich finally secured their first victory of the Premier League season before the November international break, surprising Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win in north London. Kieran McKenna, who was linked with the Man Utd job last summer, will be keen to build on a strong performance and result this weekend.
Ipswich have a number of players doubtful for the visit from Man Utd but the positive news is that Kalvin Phillips returns from his one-game suspension following a red card against Leicester City.
Elsewhere, Jacob Greaves is closing in on a return after almost two months out of action and Jack Taylor, Wes Burns and Nathan Broadhead could all feature on Sunday.
Omari Hutchinson didn’t play for the England Under-21s over the international period due to injury but could return against United. Chiedozie Ogbene will be missing for the remainder of the campaign.
Ipswich predicted lineup vs Man Utd
Ipswich predicted lineup vs Man Utd (3-4-3): Muric; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess; Johnson, Morsy, Cajuste, Davis; Hutchinson, Delap, Szmodics.
It’s difficult to predict Amorim’s first starting lineup but he’s expected to use the 3-4-3 system that brought him so much success at Sporting. In his pre-match press conference, he suggested he would field a similar lineup to those recently chosen by Van Nistelrooy, but that “it will be different” in the game.
In terms of injuries, Amorim has plenty to contend with in his first week on the job. Long-term absentees Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are all unlikely to feature, although they are progressing towards returns.
Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo were both unavailable over the international break and could well miss out again. However, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Casemiro are expected to be passed fit.
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Ipswich
Man Utd predicted lineup vs Ipswich (3-4-3): Onana; De Ligt, Evans, Martinez; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Hojlund, Rashford.
