Amorim is expected to move United to a back three for his opening game at Ipswich with two hard-working midfielders—former player Manuel Ugarte included—offering an aggressive buffer ahead of the back line. The switch should offer more defensive solidity from the outset.

Ruben Amorim started as Man Utd head coach this week, but he has spent time at Carrington before and his former university lecturer has told the MEN about the secrets of his philisophy.