Under Rúben Amorim’s potential (3-4-3) formation for Manchester United, Yoro and Anthony are expected to start, while Kobbie Mainoo is set to be loaned out—Additionally, the club is preparing to bring in three promising talents on loan during the January transfer window. He is ready to use this method at Old Trafford because it worked well for him at Sporting CP
This strategy, which proved highly effective during his tenure at Sporting CP, is expected to play a central role as Amorim establishes his tactical approach at Old Trafford.
As he gears up for his managerial debut against Ipswich Town, attention is focused on his potential strategies, particularly regarding Marcus Rashford. Reports indicate that Amorim is considering positioning Rashford as the primary striker, or No. 9, within his reimagined system.
This potential shift seems to be influenced by the struggles of other attacking options this season. Both Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee have found it challenging to hit top form, while Rashford has already netted four goals in the campaign, making him a compelling candidate for the central attacking role. His goal-scoring record surpasses those of Højlund and Zirkzee, positioning him as a more reliable option to spearhead the attack.
Should Rashford assume the No. 9 role in a 3-4-3 formation, it could create openings for other players in wide attacking positions. Alejandro Garnacho or Amad Diallo may slot into one of these roles, forming an attacking trio alongside Bruno Fernandes.
In midfield, Amorim is likely to count on Manuel Ugarte, a player he has trusted since their time together at Sporting CP, to provide stability in the deeper midfield role alongside emerging talent Kobbie Mainoo. On the wings, Noussair Mazraoui is expected to feature on the right, while Luke Shaw or Diogo Dalot could take up the left-wing-back position.
If this lineup materializes, Manchester United could see Rashford leading the front line in a setup featuring André Onana in goal, a back three of Benjamin Šeško Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Lisandro Martínez, wing-backs Mazraoui and Shaw/Dalot, a midfield duo of Ugarte and Mainoo, and an attacking trio of Fernandes, Garnacho/Amad, and
Rashford.
