Manchester United star drops out of starting line up after a 'tough week'

Ruben Amorim has made three changes to his Manchester United line up to face Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday night.

United are back in action when they host the Saints at Old Trafford and will hope to build upon their recent impressive away performances against both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Amorim has made a ruthless call in goal with Andre Onana recalled instead of penalty shootout hero Altay Bayindir, while Leny Yoro starts instead of Harry Maguire. The other change sees Amad Diallo start in place of the suspended Diogo Dalot, with Noussair Mazraoui repurposed into a left wing-back role.

Speaking ahead of the game, Amorim confirmed Maguire had been dropped from the starting line up due to fatigue after a gruelling shift against Arsenal last weekend. "Harry is tired and he had a tough week," he told TNT Sports. "I think Southampton will play without a striker and with more speed in front. Lenny is a quick player and he is a top talent. He is ready to cope with the demands of the game."

United earned plenty of plaudits for their recent displays on the road but will face a much trickier test as heavy favourites against the bottom side in the Premier League. Amorim added: "The feeling is a bit different, but we know for sure that it's going to be a tough match. At home, our fans expect more from us and that's extra pressure, but we are ready to face this team, and we are going to face the game in the right way.

"I want to see the same behavior when we don't have the ball and set-pieces, the small things. Then we have to be better with the ball. We will try to improve the last game and that's what we are going to do."

United XI vs Southampton: Onana, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Amad, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui, Fernandes (c), Garnacho, Hojlund. Subs: Bayindir, Maguire, Malacia, Kukonki, Eriksen, Casemiro, Antony, Collyer, Zirkzee.