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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:
5. RWB - Diogo Dalot
Dalot has struggled for consistency but is still the best option available to United for a wing-back role. | Manchester United via Getty Images
6. CM - Christian Eriksen
Eriksen is better from the bench but will have to start until any of the other midfielders are available. | Getty Images
7. CM - Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes is certain to start and is needed in a central midfield role more than an attacking midfield position. | Getty Images
8. LWB - Noussair Mazraoui
Mazraoui could be used at wing-back if United decide to deploy Patrick Dorgu further up the pitch. | Getty Images