Manchester United youngster could hand Ruben Amorim perfect solution to Ipswich Town headache

Rubern Amorim has somewhat of an unwanted headache heading into his first game as Manchester United boss this weekend. The Portuguese head coach is still awaiting his visa after his move from Sporting, but will take training this week ahead of Sunday's clash with Ipswich Town.

United are currently 13th in the Premier League table ahead of the trip to Portman Road, having won just four of their first 11 games this season. That dismal run of form cost Erik ten Hag his job, with Amorim the man tasked with turning United round.

The 39-year-old has already warned it'll take time to implement his ideas at Old Trafford, but the international break has given him time to get used to his new surroundings and take training without any midweek interruptions. Of course, he won't have his full squad available at his disposal and there are a number of injury concerns heading into this weekend.

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"We know that we need time, but we have to win time," Amorim said ahead of his first match in charge. "To win time is to win games. But the most important thing for me is identity. So since day one we will start with our identity.

"Of course we are going to prepare the games, but we will focus a lot in our game model. How to play, how to press, these small things, small details. You cannot go 100% on every detail because it will be confusing for the players. So if I have to say one thing, my main goal, my first goal, is identity."

It's well documented that Amorim prefers to set his side up with a back three - as shown during his recent stint with Sporting. However, United are struggling with