November 18th 2024.
On Monday, Ruben Amorim stepped onto the training pitch at Manchester United for the first time as their new head coach. It was perfect timing as one of their key players had just returned from injury. Amorim had arrived at Carrington the previous week, but had been held up due to visa issues. Finally, he was able to get down to business and lead his new team towards their upcoming match against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.
Unfortunately, Amorim is facing a few challenges with a number of players on the injury list. One of them is Victor Lindelof, who sustained an injury while playing for Sweden on Saturday. But there is some good news from the treatment room, as the Manchester Evening News reports that 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo took part in Amorim's first training session. Mainoo had been ruled out since October due to a thigh injury, but interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had mentioned before the international break that he was making progress in his recovery. It remains to be seen if Mainoo will be fit enough to play at Portman Road this weekend.
Amorim's excitement was further boosted by the return of club captain Bruno Fernandes, who was allowed to leave Portugal's squad a few days early. In addition, the new head coach also called up 16-year-old academy star Godwill Kukonki to join the first-team training session. Kukonki, a centre-back, is highly regarded and has already been a regular starter for United's U18s. Despite his young age, the towering 6ft 5in teenager has already caught the eye of his senior teammates. Many believe that he has a bright future ahead of him at Old Trafford.
With these new additions, Amorim may consider using a back-three formation, which could potentially give Kukonki the opportunity to make his senior debut sooner rather than later. As the team continues to work towards their upcoming match, all eyes will be on Amorim as he settles into his new role and navigates the challenges that come with it.
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