Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is beginning to settle into his new surroundings and there are already a number of key decisions to make ahead of his Premier League bow against Ipswich Town.
Taking over during an international can have its positives, such as an extended period to implement new ideas, and negatives - including a depleted squad due to international involvement. For the players, who were on the periphery under Erik ten Hag, and those who have endured tough spells on the treatment table, they have been afforded the luxury of staking their claim for the new man in charge.
Amorim inherits a squad, fresh off the back of a busy summer of spending, but also finds himself sifting through an injury list. Harry Maguire is still a few weeks away from first-team action after a calf injury, while Tyrell Malacia made important strides in his recovery from a long-term problem with minutes for the under-21s.
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With the excitement around Amorim's opening months in charge, a series of training pictures from sessions this week merely whet the appetite of the Old Trafford masses. There were sights of Mason Mount, Leny Yoro, Malacia and the welcome return of Kobbie Mainoo - as well as an opportunity for several youngsters to brush shoulders with the first-team.
Bruno Fernandes returned earlier than expected from Portugal's UEFA Nations League stint, aided by suspension, but the new head coach will welcome returnees in their dribs and drabs before Sunday's showdown at Portman Road. Lisandro Martinez was also a
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