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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:
9. CAM - Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu is the most natural replacement for Amad Diallo deployed in one of the attacking midfielder positions. | Getty Images
10. CAM - Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho is not in good form but has impressed with his work rate and deserves to keep his role in the starting line up. | Getty Images
11. ST - Rasmus Hojlund
There is no right answer in attack but Hojlund still looks better suited to Amorim's desired style of play. | AFP via Getty Images