November 24th 2024.
Today is a big day for Ruben Amorim as he prepares for his first match as the Manchester United boss in the Premier League. The team will be facing Ipswich Town this afternoon, and Amorim has a lot to consider as he makes his debut in the top flight of English football.
Luckily, United's injury woes have started to ease up just in time for their new head coach. Players like Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are back in full training and pushing for their returns after not playing a single minute of first-team football this season. They have been training under the guidance of the new coach, but it remains to be seen if they are fit enough to play a significant role in today's match at Portman Road.
Another player who has recovered from an injury is summer signing Leny Yoro. He suffered a fractured metatarsal during pre-season and could potentially make his debut this weekend. Kobbie Mainoo, who has been out with a thigh problem since October, is also back in training and could feature in today's game. Mason Mount, who was dealing with an injury, was also seen back in action during training at Carrington on Monday.
However, not all players are available for selection. Star defender Harry Maguire is still recovering from a recent knock, and there are also concerns about Lisandro Martinez, who was sent home early from international duty with Argentina due to a back problem. He will undergo a late fitness test, and if he is fit, he could return to the back three alongside Jonny Evans and Matthijs de Ligt.
One of the biggest questions surrounding Amorim's team selection is whether he will stick to his preferred 3-4-3 formation, which brought him success at Sporting in Portugal. In Monday's training session, it seemed like he will deploy his team with three at the back. Amorim also hinted that he is likely to start with more defensively-minded players at wing-back, rather than moving wingers further back. He explained that it is easier to teach a full-back to defend than a winger.
As for the starting lineup, it is uncertain if Amad Diallo, who impressed in the last two games under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, will keep his spot in the team. The 22-year-old may find himself starting from the bench on Sunday. Another player who could potentially make an immediate impact is Manuel Ugarte, who returned from international duty with Uruguay on Wednesday morning. He has previous experience playing under Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, and could be parachuted straight into the starting lineup.
Here's our predicted starting lineup for Manchester United against Ipswich: Onana, de Ligt, Evans, Martinez, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot, Rashford, Fernandes, Hojlund.
For those wondering where to watch the match, it will kick off at 4:30pm on Sunday 24 November. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with live streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. It's sure to be an exciting debut for Amorim in the Premier League, and all eyes will be on him as he leads Manchester United onto the pitch.
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