One of Man United's best players this season might not be in Ruben Amorim's best starting XI

It's been an uplifting few weeks for Manchester United. Since the defeat to Tottenham on February 16 they are unbeaten, except for an FA Cup tie decided on a penalty shootout, picking up two draws and two wins in the Premier League and safely booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

But a bright few weeks still doesn't mask what a wretched season it has been for the club.

13th in the Premier League, out of both domestic cups and with their European hopes for next season entirely reliant on Europa League success, DVDs of United's 2024/25 campaign are unlikely to be in high demand even if the season's crescendo does see them lift silverware in Bilbao.

There have been far fewer highs than lows and so the consistency of summer signing Noussair Mazraoui deserves recognition.

The Morocco international has proved to be a savvy purchase at just £12.8m with a possible £4.2m in add-ons. Rarely have his performance levels dipped and, while he might not get fans on their edge of their seats, being able to produce week in, week out during a season that could stretch to as many as 60 games should not be underestimated.

So, Mazraoui should be a shoo-in for Ruben Amorim's best XI, right? Not quite.

His versatility has been a huge asset as United continue to battle with injury issues, with Mazraoui playing at right-back, left-back, right wing-back, left wing-back, centre-back and even No.10 this season. But with players returning from injury it's difficult to see where he plays in Amorim's strongest XI.

Patrick Dorgu is a much more natural fit to play at left wing-back, with Diogo Dalot likely to be preferred on the opposite flank.

Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro could both be back from injury for the trip to