Amorim is expected to move United to a back three for his opening game at Ipswich with two hard-working midfielders—former player Manuel Ugarte included—offering an aggressive buffer ahead of the back line. The switch should offer more defensive solidity from the outset.

In his first interview since moving to Old Trafford, Amorim says he is inspired by the club’s history of glory and tragedy and wants to imprint a new identity on his players