Ruben Amorim will have to find some tactical solutions soon with Manchester United set to be without several key players over the festive period.
Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will all miss at least three matches due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, while those who reached the final four of the tournament could miss as many as seven United games.
Amorim might also have to cope without the injured Benjamin Sesko, though club sources are confident his knee injury is not a 'major' issue and he shouldn't be sidelined for too long.
It doesn't mean United won't be without the quartet at some point though and here is how we think United should line up if they are all unavailable.
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9. LWB - Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu will have to play at left wing-back with Dalot required on the opposite flank. | Manchester United via Getty Images
10. CAM - Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes could be repurposed into his former attacking midfield role. | Getty Images
11. CAM - Mason Mount
Mount is the obvious choice to come into the forward line while Bryan Mbeumo is away. | Getty Images
12. ST - Matheus Cunha
Cunha has been favoured as the replacement for Benjamin Sesko already this season. | Getty Images