Ruben Amorim could shake up the status quo at Manchester United given his track record at Sporting CP. Amorim has diverted from his 3-4-3 formation just 18 times in his 228 matches in charge of Sporting, having also used the tactic at former club SC Braga.
It therefore seems very likely he will implement the same system at United. As such, he may wish to bring in signings who are familiar with his role, or at least have the capacity to fit into his philosophy.
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Davies has played as a wing-back or left winger 66 times in his 306 career senior matches, more than a fifth of his outings.