Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United star has “a little problem” ahead of Ipswich clash

Ruben Amorim has confirmed that one Manchester United star is struggling ahead of the Premier League clash against Ipswich Town.

Manchester United return to Old Trafford this evening, with Ruben Amorim still seeking stronger home form.

Since taking charge in November, the new manager has won just two of his six Premier League matches at the stadium.

Ipswich Town are the latest side aiming to spring a surprise at Old Trafford. Amorim’s first game in charge saw United draw 1-1 with the Tractor Boys at Portman Road.

Kieran McKenna’s team currently sit 18th in the table, but a win could bring them within two points of safety.

Meanwhile, United are simply striving for consistency in both performances and results after a challenging season so far.

Amorim confirms Mazraoui has little problem

Amorim made two changes to the United side which drew at Goodison Park on the weekend, with Alejandro Garnacho and Leny Yoro coming into the side.

Noussair Mazraoui drops to the bench for just the second time since Amorim took charge and it seems to be a forced change from the Portuguese boss.

Amorim has confirmed that the Moroccan has a “little problem” but trusts Yoro to come into the team and perform well.

“Nous has a little problem, but Lenny was already to play,” the United boss told club media ahead of kick-off.

“Leny is a big talent. He’s very agile, very good to get the players between lines. So we try to see the opponent and try to choose the better players to start the game.”

Amorim added: “Garna is to give different pace in certain moments of the game.”

Yoro can push for place in United side

This is a great opportunity for Yoro to make a claim to start consistently going forward after Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt had questionable games last time out.

It remains to be seen whether Yoro starts on the left side of the back three but that seems like his best way into the team.

De Ligt has looked extremely uncomfortable on that side while Mazraoui is also better on the right.

Since Lisandro Martínez’s injury, Amorim has still not figured out the best solution for the position and Yoro could give him an answer.

The 19-year-old defender looked promising there in his recent appearances and could make a strong claim to Amorim with a good display against Ipswich.

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