EPL: Scholes names four Man Utd players at risk under Amorim

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EPL: Scholes names four Man Utd players at risk under Amorim

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has said four players in the current squad could struggle to feature in Ruben Amorim’s new system.

Amorim will take charge of his last Sporting game this weekend before taking up his new role at Old Trafford.

The 39-year-old has been appointed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.

Throughout his managerial career, Amorim has played a specific 3-4-3 formation, which has brought him success.

He is expected to implement a similar tactical style with United, but the uniqueness of the wing-back position has raised questions about who may feature in that role.

Scholes told TNT Sports: “There are three or four players, especially forward players, who don’t want to do the ugly side of the game.

“He’s going to have to make them do that. We talk about the back three, we have six centre-halves they can choose from.

“He has got the two central midfielders in Casemiro and [Manuel] Ugarte. It’s the wingbacks that could be the problem. Does he want wingers who are going to run back?

“If he wants that, I’m not sure Rashford and Garnacho are right for that. Does he want two wing-backs in Dalot and Mazraoui who might be a little bit better defensively but not as good going forward?”