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As he gets his Manchester United squad ready to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in today’s Manchester derby, manager Ruben Amorim faces a huge obstacle.
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Amorim will be paying close attention to his team’s defensive configuration. As wing-backs, Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui will provide defensive cover and offensive support, respectively, in the three-man backline that the manager is anticipated to use.
City attacker Erling Haaland poses a muscular and aerial threat, which the central defence pairing of Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro MartÃnez will have to contain. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, two young and energetic players, are Amorim’s likely midfield tandem. When it comes to stopping City’s flowing passing style and protecting the backline, these two players will be indispensable.
In an attacking role, Bruno Fernandes will try to spark some ideas and create connections between the midfield and the offence. Alejandro Garnacho is one of several forward options for Amorim, and his speed and cunning should cause problems for City’s fullbacks.
Coming off a brace in the Europa League, Rasmus Højlund is expected to spearhead United’s attack. City may have their work cut out for them by the Dane’s physicality and skill in the penalty area. To further rattle City’s defence, Mason Mount could be a member of the attacking trident, bringing his work ethic and pressing high up the pitch.
Here is the lineup that United is expected to field: Constructing: 3-4-2-1 Andre Onana plays at goal. Ourssair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, and Lisandro MartÃnez will be in defence, while Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot will be on the wings.
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte are midfielders. Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho are the attacking midfielders. This is Rasmus Højlund up front. It is Amorim’s hope that his tactical setup and player selection would be sufficient to achieve a favourable outcome against City. When facing Guardiola and his club, the manager will look to his previous triumph over them at Sporting Lisbon, when they were crowned Premier League winners.
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There will be a lot of pressure on Amorim to produce results at the Etihad Stadium, but he will have faith in his team’s capacity to step up and win.
