Manchester United Recent Form & Tactics
Amorim has continued to utilise his 3-4-3/3-4-2-1 setup that brought him success in Portugal. The idea of the system is pretty clever, the wing-backs provide width that the three attackers can drive into, it allows for an energetic and expansive approach. The issue is it leaves a lot of pressure on the midfielders and there are doubts over the suitability of Casemiro/Fernandes/Ugarte to such a demanding role.
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Their mandatory win against Chelsea at Old Trafford aside, it has been an inconsistent run for the Red Devils. Losses to Manchester City, Grimsby, and Brentford are broken up by a draw with Fulham, and wins over the Blues and Burnley. Defensively, it is make or break as they find it difficult to keep clean sheets and often let in 2+ goals.
Manchester United Injuries to Consider
Amorim should only be without two players. Lisandro Martinez is a long-term absentee in the back line while Mazraoui will be out for the duration of the international break.
