Sofyan Amrabat role change could be an advantage for Manchester United

Can Mount kick on?

After a virtuoso 45 minutes from midfield on Tuesday night, it would be churlish to relocate Mason Mount. The caveat is Bruno Fernandes might have to start on the right again, though that has often worked out well - most recently at Turf Moor.

Hannibal Mejbri's running stats will have further endeared him to Erik ten Hag and his early withdrawal in the League Cup win over Crystal Palace was potentially telling. So encouraging has the last week been for United that the impressive Sofyan Amrabat may have been back on the bench for this weekend's rematch if United were not so depleted in defence.

Amrabat to impose himself?

With Sergio Reguilon out, Amrabat has to continue at left-back. Ten Hag will not be looking to the Under-21 squad any time soon, either. They were eviscerated 8-1 by Bolton in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.

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In time, Amrabat and Mount seem certain to line up regularly for United as there is still uncertainty over Antony. When Antony has played this season, he has consistently underperformed.

Playing at full-back enables Amrabat to step up into midfield and he will have to make another step up against Palace's league team.

How many changes?

Ten Hag rested six players for the League Cup tie and Fernandes, Victor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund seem certain to return.

Whatever team Ten Hag picks, he should be able to avoid naming multiple goalkeepers on the bench.

A stronger bench?

Two goalkeepers were named on the bench in midweek but United have two players back in Scott McTominay and