Zirkzee dropped, Mount in - what Ruben Amorim's strongest Man United XI could look like for run-in

Manchester United will resume their campaign when they travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in just under a fortnight's time.

United signed off for the final hiatus of the season by registering back-to-back victories for the first time since the end of January, beating Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Europa League and Leicester City 3-0 in the Premier League.

United's main focus on the other side of the pause will be the Europa League and attempting to navigate their way to the final in Bilbao on May 21. The competition offers them their last remaining hope of winning a trophy this season and securing Champions League qualification for 2025/26.

Head coach Ruben Amorim will hope to welcome a crop of players back from injury before the end of the season, including the likes of Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, and Kobbie Mainoo. It is understood Lisandro Martinez is the only injured player who will definitely miss the rest of the season.

Amad could return before the end of the campaign but he is unlikely to have enough time to get into any sort of rhythm to have a big impact before the curtain comes down on the season.

With that in mind, our writers have had their say on what they think United's strongest XI could be heading into the closing stages of the season.

Amorim's options should certainly look a lot better in the coming weeks as players edge their way back into contention. Even without Martinez and Amad there is suddenly more strength in the squad if he can get - and keep - everyone else fit.

Onana is the obvious selection in goal, but centre-back has selection debates now. We don't yet know the extent of Heaven's injury, but I would have him back on the bench anyway. De Ligt has been good in