manchester united Coach Rubén Amorim will take charge of his first match since his appointment on matchday 12 of the tournament. first division next weekend against Ipswich Town. The Red Devils are expected to be a breath of fresh air under new management and a radical change in formation is also expected with the coach switching to a 3-4-3 system.
As Amorim settled into the role, he gave his first interview since being named the team's head coach and spoke of his “excitement” about working with some of the club's younger players.
He named five of them in particular and was quoted as saying the following to Manchester Evening News,
“There is awareness that this is a long-term project. You have young players like Kobbie, Amad, Garna, Rasmus, Leny, who almost returned from injury. “There is excitement about that potential.”
Amorim has produced successful results with a relatively young and inexperienced Sporting Lisbon side and it was his track record of developing players from scratch that led to him being named the team's coach.
Exciting times ahead for United
Rubén Amorim is likely to make extensive use of the younger players he has named between now and the end of the season. Leny Yoro is finally fit and will benefit from the coach's three-man backline by getting regular minutes.
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo is likely to be trusted with the midfield role alongside former Amorim star Manuel Ugarte. Mainoo achieved a double low pivot Erik ten Hag and his ability to carry the ball forward, combined with a brilliant work rate without it, will stand him in good stead under the new manager.
Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho could also see consistent playing time. Antonio and Mark Rashford They have underperformed for quite some time and United could use some new faces on the flanks if they are to move forward. Diallo and Garnacho have delivered whenever they have had the opportunity.
Meanwhile, Rasmus HojlundThe role of forward will be undisputed. Amorim's desire to count on the Dane could also mean that he does not prioritize the signing of Viktor Gyokeres so intentionally and nurtures another young striker.