Amorim could repeat shock Ten Hag selection vs Tottenham today, £27m star as no.10 – view | OneFootball

Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on the road this afternoon.

The Red Devils returned to winning ways against Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round earlier this month.

Harry Maguire bagged the winner in stoppage time. He was completely offside, but there was no VAR for the Cup tie.

United will resume league action against Spurs, and ahead of the encounter, manager Ruben Amorim has a selection headache.

Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo have started in attacking midfield lately, but the duo won’t be available after picking up injuries.

Christian Eriksen could be an option to partner Alejandro Garnacho with Bruno Fernandes operating in the centre of the park.

However, Amorim could also go with a wildcard option in Noussair Mazraoui in the no.10 position, something which former manager Erik ten Hag did earlier in the campaign.

Mazraoui played there during his time at Ajax. Ten Hag experimented with him from the role when Fernandes was suspended against Fenerbahce in the Europa League.

The Moroccan did not provide much in an attacking point of view, but fared decently with his work rate and ability to close down defenders with his pace and mobility.

The £27 million-rated star could be entrusted with a similar job against Spurs, considering Eriksen is no longer in his prime and could struggle against Spurs’ high press.

Winter signing Patrick Dorgu is another option at the manager’s disposal as he can also operate on the right wing, but given his inexperience in the league, he could start at right wing-back instead.

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Article written by Sri Aswin .