Manchester United’s injury crisis may force Ruben Amorim into tactical tweaks as he looks to keep his squad fresh for Thursday’s Europa League clash against Real Sociedad.
The FA Cup defeat to Fulham saw United endure a gruelling 120 minutes before being eliminated on penalties.
Harry Maguire admitted he was “very tired” before being replaced by Ayden Heaven.
While Matthijs de Ligt was struggling to stay on his feet after an immense defensive display.
With just three days to recover, Amorim may need to get creative with his selections.
Ruben Amorim could experiment with Noussair Mazraoui
With Patrick Dorgu suspended, Noussair Mazraoui has returned to his usual right-wing-back role, but he may soon be tested elsewhere.
Amorim has hinted that Mazraoui could feature in midfield, telling MUTV:
“He can play as a midfielder also.
“Nowadays when we have a lot of games, a lot of competition, to have players that can do different positions is really important.
“I think he’s going to improve in the future.
“If you look to this season, he’s one of the best players in our squad, and he needs to continue.”
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Mazraoui has already played in midfield once this season – though not successfully.
Erik ten Hag fielded him as a No.10 against Fenerbahce in October after Bruno Fernandes’ suspension.
However the experiment wasn’t successful and lasted just 45 minutes before he was moved back to his usual right-back position.
That decision only added to the chaos in Ten Hag’s final months before his sacking.
However, Amorim seems to be considering a deeper midfield role for Mazraoui in his 3-4-3 system rather than an attacking one.
While his versatility is a huge asset, shifting him into midfield should remain a last resort.
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