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Antony at wing-back! Ruben Amorim trials Man Utd's £82m flop in new role for first training session with Marcus Rashford also given fresh instructions

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<p>Taking charge of his first training session at Carrington this week, Amorim was dealt with a limited squad due to ongoing international commitments. Despite this, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/good-as-a-trophy-ruben-amorim-told-what-he-must-achieve-at-man-utd-for-this-season-to-be-success/blt35b1fe604e12b90f" target="_blank">Portuguese coach seized the opportunity to integrate some of his ideas.</a> Senior players like Rashford and Luke Shaw were present, along with returning youngsters Leny Yoro and Kobbie Mainoo, who are recovering from injuries. He also made a surprise move by promoting <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ruben-amorim-man-utd-wonderkid-manager-calls-up-16-year-old-first-training-session-old-trafford/bltb2e60d6c1bdb1910" target="_blank">16-year-old Godwill Kukonki</a>, a towering 6'5" prospect, to train with the first team.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/31796600/man-utd-ruben-amorim-first-training-session-formation-antony/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun,</em></a><em> </em>one of his most surprising moves was repositioning Antony, traditionally a winger, to a wing-back role. Amorim, however, seems determined to maximise the Brazilian's potential with this tactical switch.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Amorim also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-strong-verdict-ruben-amorim-first-training-session-man-utd-head-coach/bltec02746ba888946a" target="_blank">chose to deploy Rashford as the central striker</a>, aiming to leverage his finishing skills and speed. His return to the No. 9 position is expected to rejuvenate United’s attacking options, with supporting roles behind the centre forward offered to Amad Diallo and Mason Mount. Historically, the club has relied on a back-four structure dating back to Sir Alex Ferguson's era. However, Amorim is not bound by tradition and having achieved significant success at Sporting CP with a 3-4-3 system, he has introduced the same tactical approach at United. He tested the formation, placing Rashford as the focal point of the attack. The defensive trio featured Shaw and Yoro on either side of Jonny Evans. However, it remains to be seen if Amorim continues to use Rashford as the No.9 when the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee return to the fold.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Amorim’s tactical experimentation comes just days before United's trip to Ipswich Town - his first game in charge as head coach.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

Antony at wing-back! Ruben Amorim trials Man Utd's £82m flop in new role for first training session with Marcus Rashford also given fresh instructions | Goal.com English Oman

Ruben Amorim wants to breathe a fresh lease of life into Antony by using him as a wing-back, while Marcus Rashford is expected to play as a striker.

Antony at wing-back! Ruben Amorim trials Man Utd&apos;s £82m flop in new role for first training session with Marcus Rashford also given fresh instructions