Confirmed United XI vs Ipswich: Amad at wing back, Garnacho, Fernandes and Rashford the front 3

Ruben Amorim has announced his first Manchester United starting lineup as the team prepares to face Ipswich Town this afternoon at Portman Road.

As expected, it is a 3-4-3 formation, with a few surprises in key positions.

Andre Onana is in goal in a very attacking lineup.

The back three are Jonny Evans, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.

Lisandro Martinez has not recovered from the back injury that kept him out of international duty and did not travel. 16 year old Godwill Kukonke was drafted into the squad to replace him, but in the end did not make the bench.

Diogo Dalot plays as the left wing back, with Amad one of the big surprises in the right wing back role.

Leny Yoro did not quite make the squad and Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are out injured. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are on the bench as they return from long absences.

Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are the central midfield pair. Kobbie Mainoo is on the bench after recovering from injury.

Rasmus Hojlund drops to the bench, with Marcus Rashford leading the line. He is supported in attack by Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes.

The remaining subs are Altay Bayindir, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount, Antony and Josh Zirkzee.

Kick off at Portman Road is at 4.30pm.

Are you ready, Reds? 🙌

Presenting Ruben Amorim’s first United starting XI 👇#MUFC || #IPSMUN

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 24, 2024

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