The six Manchester United players playing for their future under Ruben Amorim

If Ruben Amorim is right, and this is the worst Manchester United team in history, there must be players in the squad who are playing for their futures at the club.

Rumours and requests for transfers have swelled around a multitude of positions in Amorim’s squad, with fans demanding improvements in all areas of the pitch.

It’s glaringly obvious that Amorim can’t hold out for a singular silver bullet, but the gauntlet laid down in his post-Brighton press conference already represents a last gasp call to action to his current crop of players. If they are to have futures at Old Trafford, the following in particular must put their hands up and respond.

In Amorim’s 3-4-3, Diogo Dalot looks lost. His attacking output is considerably sub-par, having failed to provide a goal contribution under the new manager, with his passing stats dropping below the 50th percentile in terms of accuracy in the league.

Most problematically, however, his crossing stats make bleak viewing, with his four successful crosses in the league this season representing a 12% completion rate which falls far below the average of players in his position.

His defensive output does show an improvement, but Amorim’s trusted system just doesn’t suit the Portuguese fullback and to ensure a future, with interest in Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu building, Dalot needs to step up.

He is, however, in a considerably stronger position than his positional rival, Luke Shaw, who has not played since December 1st and isn’t expected back until February. Whilst he has proven pedigree playing at wingback, patience with him inside and out of Carrington is wearing very thin.

He will need to perform at his very best once back fit to justify a future at the club.

With