Ruben Amorim could have to contend with a defensive injury crisis when he takes charge of Manchester United for the first time this week.
The 39-year-old will be in the dugout when United travel to face Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon, but could be without a handful of first-team defenders for the clash.
Victor Lindelof was the latest star to suffer an injury scare when he limped off for Sweden over the weekend, while Lisandro Martinez withdrew from Argentina duty due to a back issue. Leny Yoro is still yet to play a competitive match for the club since his pre-season injury, while Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are both still sidelined as well.
It means Amorim might only have Matthijs de Ligt and Jonny Evans available to start at Portman Road this weekend, and this is how they could line up if that is the case:
1. Manchester United could be without five defenders against Ipswich Town
Manchester United could be without five defenders against Ipswich Town | line-up builder Photo: line-up builder
2. Andre Onana
United don't have any worries in goal ahead of the weekend with Onana set to remain as first-choice. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
3. Matthijs de Ligt
Amorim might view De Ligt as the central of his three centre-backs, but he could be required on the right side of defence this weekend. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
4. Casemiro
United's defensive issues mean a makeshift centre-back might need to be deployed. Casemiro is probably the best equipped to do so if required. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images