Man United are preparing for their first game under interim manager Darren Fletcher after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday.
The club decided to sack Amorim after his comments during his post-match press conference following a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. He fell out with the board at Man United and came under a lot of criticism throughout his time at the club.
One of the biggest criticisms of Amorim at United was his stubbornness to play a 3-4-3 formation. However, now that Darren Fletcher is in charge, the team may find themselves set up in a different system, which will be music to a lot of Man United fans’ ears.
Fletcher has been in charge of the U18s at Carrington, and plays a 4-3-3, so he could revert to counter-attacking football in that system with the first team too. Here is how United could line up in their next game against Burnley on Wednesday…
Shaw plays in his natural position in a back four
GK – Senne Lammens – Lammens has been a bright spark at United this season; He looks to be a fantastic addition for the Red Devils.
LB – Luke Shaw – Shaw hasn’t played in his natural left-back position since Erik Ten Hag was in charge, he could return under Fletcher.
CB – Matthijs De Ligt – De Ligt has been injured, but he’s set to return against Burnley in the next match.
CB – Lisandro Martinez – Martinez is comfortable in a back four or a back three, so he should start against Burnley.
RB – Diogo Dalot – Dalot returns to his natural position at full-back too, as he struggled to play wing-back under Amorim.
Mainoo finally gets his Man United chance again
CM – Kobbie Mainoo – Mainoo hardly played under Amorim, as he was reluctant to play him, against the Ma United fans’ pleas.
CM – Casemiro – Casemiro has been one of United’s better players this season, and should start against Burnley.
CAM – Mason Mount – Mount has been injured of late, but should be back against Burnley. He has been great when on the pitch under Amorim.
Dorgu has to fill in for Mbeumo and Diallo
LW – Patrick Dorgu – Dorgu is not a winger, but with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo away at AFCON, Fletcher may be forced to play him in a front three.
RW – Matheus Cunha – Cunha was one of United’s better players against Leeds last time out. He scored their equaliser.
ST – Benjamin Sesko – Sesko struggled to get going in terms of form under Amorim, he’ll hope Fletcher can get the best out of him.
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