November 19th 2024.
It's an exciting day for Ruben Amorim as he prepares for his first Premier League match as Manchester United's new manager. He's been working hard to get his players ready for their game against Ipswich Town on Sunday, and there's a lot on his mind as he makes his debut in this prestigious league.
Luckily, United's injury troubles seem to be easing just in time for Amorim's debut. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who have both been out of action since the start of the season, are back in full training and eager to make their returns. They've been training under Amorim's guidance this week and will be assessed in the coming days before the team travels to Portman Road.
Summer signing Leny Yoro has also recovered from a fractured metatarsal and could possibly make his debut this weekend. This will be a big moment for him, as he has only played one game for the club so far. Kobbie Mainoo, who has been sidelined since October with a thigh problem, is also back in training and could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.
Unfortunately, Harry Maguire is still recovering from a recent injury and will not be available for the game. There were also concerns about Lisandro Martinez, who was sent home early from international duty with Argentina due to a back problem. Amorim will provide an update on his condition when he speaks to the media on Friday.
One of the biggest questions for Amorim 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 was leaning towards this formation, with Antony and Malacia playing as wing-backs on the right and left, respectively.
However, with 10 players still away on international duty, it's unlikely that the same set-up will be used in the starting XI against Ipswich. Amad Diallo, who impressed in the last two games under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, will be hoping to keep his spot in the team. Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho and Manuel Ugarte are still on international duty with Argentina and Uruguay, who are playing in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Looking ahead to Sunday's game, here's a predicted starting XI for Manchester United: Onana, de Ligt, Evans, Martinez, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dalot, Rashford, Fernandes, Hojlund.
For those wondering where to watch the game, it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW TV for subscribers. Kick-off is at 4:30pm on Sunday 24 November.
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