Ruben Amorim drops first Manchester United team news hint as Antony gets new role

Ruben Amorim has dropped a team news hint ahead of Manchester United's clash against Ipswich Town. The 39-year-old will lead the United out for the very first time when he locks horns with Kieran McKenna at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon.

While Amorim has only been given a few days on the training pitches before his debut, the former Sporting boss been determined to install his philosophy at Carrington. He may not have every player at his disposal yet, but they'll soon begin to filter through the doors as the international break comes to an end.

Those that have had the opportunity to work with Amorim, so far, have been put through their paces, working on their shape. Under the Portuguese tactician, Sporting became synonymous for operating a back-three with flying wing-backs and inside-forwards.

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Unsurprisingly, this formation is exactly what he's been trying to impose in training. During Amorim's first opening session at Carrington, the United boss dropped his first team news hint as he walked the players through a 3-4-3 build-up drill this week.

At the back, Jonny Evans was spotted at centre-back, sandwiched by Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw. Antony was operating as a right wing-back with Tyrell Malacia at left wing-back.

Casemiro partnered Kobbie Mainoo in a double pivot, with the former appearing to drop slightly deeper as a six. Up top, Marcus Rashford led the frontline, with Amad Diallo and Mason Mount tucked inside as number 10s.

While, of course, Amorim is unlikely to field this exact side against Ipswich Town, with Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and