Manchester United now have proper chance to judge 'dynamic' Erik ten Hag signing

Sofyan Amrabat joked that he would play in goal to fulfil his Manchester United dream.

Although it was not his fault, the on-loan midfielder initially had to go through a nightmare when operating as an emergency replacement for injured trio Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguilon at left-back. But the path is now clear for the Moroccan to stake a proper claim in his preferred No.6 position.

With a trip to Bramall Lane on the horizon, Reguilon is back in the fold as a welcome boost for United in what has been an injury-hit season. However, true to form for the Reds this season, that news has come hand-in-hand with another setback United could do without.

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Casemiro has picked up a minor knock while on international duty with Brazil and, as such, will miss the Sheffield United game as a precaution. With the ex-Real Madrid powerhouse sitting out their Champions League follow-up game vs FC Copenhagen through suspension, it gives an ideal platform for Amrabat to show what he can do in the Brazilian's role.

With such an important double header taking place in two competitions across 72 hours, United cannot afford to put even one eye on the Manchester derby showdown which then caps off a testing week. It's all about the here and now for United, but for their 27-year-old loanee that has been par for the course.

"I told the manager, I will play where you need me, where the team needs me, even as goalkeeper," said Amrabat following his debut for the club as an auxiliary left-back. "I will play anywhere where I can help the team."

Ten Hag ripped up the blueprint on that stop-gap plan. But while