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Ruben Amorim might need to get creative to cope with Manchester United's ongoing injury crisis after 12 senior players missed the weekend defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
United hope to have Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen back for their forthcoming fixtures but are set to be without both Amad Diallo and Lisandro Martinez for the rest of the season at the very least. Luke Shaw and Mason Mount are both long-term injury concerns while Kobbie Mainoo is set to be out for roughly six weeks.
It leaves head coach Amorim with few options to improve the squad and he will have to get creative if he is to cope with the injury situation while finding a way to make United more competitive on the pitch. Patrick Dorgu could be unleashed in a new role, while Casemiro will be dropped from midfield when there are other options available for selection.
Here is a look at the line up Amorim could use to cope with the injury crisis:
1. GK - Andre Onana
Onana is the first-choice in goal regardless of the injuries to Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton. | AFP via Getty Images
2. CB - Matthijs de Ligt
De Ligt has proven himself to be a reliable centre-back under Ruben Amorim and deserves to keep his starting role. | Manchester United via Getty Images
3. CB - Harry Maguire
Maguire is the best option for the central defensive role and should remain there amid a lack of competition. | Manchester United via Getty Images
4. CB - Leny Yoro
Yoro is the best option on the left of defence while Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw are both out. | Manchester United via Getty Images