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The Portuguese coach will get his first taste of English football at Portman Road as he aims to build on the good work done by interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. Making a quick start in the Premier League will be essential following Man Utd’s dismal beginning to the 2024/25 campaign but Amorim’s arrival marks the start of a long-term project.
The former Sporting CP head coach has plenty of injury issues to deal with already and will set about changing the team’s identity with a depleted squad at his disposal. A trip to Ipswich is an appetising first fixture in many respects, but the Tractor Boys will be desperate to spoil Amorim’s big day.
Ipswich finally secured their first victory of the Premier League season before the November international break, surprising Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win in north London. Kieran McKenna, who was linked with the Man Utd job last summer, will be keen to build on a strong performance and result this weekend.
Here is 90min’s guide to Amorim’s United debut.
Ipswich have a number of players doubtful for the visit from Man Utd but the positive news is that Kalvin Phillips returns from his one-game suspension following a red card against Leicester City.
Elsewhere, Jacob Greaves is closing in on a return after almost two months out of action and Jack Taylor, Wes Burns and Nathan Broadhead could all feature on Sunday.
Omari Hutchinson didn’t play for the England Under-21s over the international period due to injury but could return against United. Chiedozie Ogbene will be missing for the remainder of the campaign.
Ipswich predicted lineup vs Man Utd (3-4-3): Muric; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess; Johnson, Morsy, Cajuste, Davis; Hutchinson, Delap, Szmodics.
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