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Ruben Amorim has a troublesome choice dilemma forward of the Premier League season opener in opposition to Arsenal almost about two essential positions.
In aim, Altay Bayindir has began the vast majority of video games whereas Tom Heaton additionally acquired a run-out because of Andre Onana’s hamstring injury.
The Turkish ace has looked shaky each time he has been given the possibility to start out in between the sticks, however he did save a penalty in opposition to Fiorentina on Saturday.
Final season, he conceded 18 objectives in 10 video games in all competitions, retaining solely three clean-sheets. It will be a significant gamble to select the ex-Fenerbahce star in opposition to the Gunners.
Goalkeeping and striker dilemma
The Cameroonian has rejoined team training, and stays assured of being slot in time for subsequent Sunday’s blockbuster opening conflict, however as per The Times, United are attempting to get him extra match-practice earlier than then.
The identical goes for Benjamin Sesko, United’s new striker. He was unveiled in entrance of a packed Outdated Trafford previous to the Fiorentina recreation.
With Rasmus Hojlund expected to depart and be part of AC Milan, Amorim’s solely different possibility is a fluid front-three of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Mason Mount, like he had utilised in opposition to the Italian facet.
The one downside: the Pink Devils lacked a focal presence up high. Joshua Zirkzee can also be unlikely to be match sufficient to start out.
Which is why United are attempting to rearrange a behind-closed-doors pleasant in opposition to a neighborhood rival to offer each Sesko and Onana some actual follow earlier than the large one.
“Ruben Amorim is already going through his first dilemma of the brand new season over whether or not to take a threat on André Onana’s health or choose the unproven Altay Bayindir in aim in opposition to Arsenal on Sunday.
United have plans
“Onana is now again in coaching with the primary group and the predictions are that he shall be declared match match for his or her opening Premier League recreation at house on Sunday.
“However, with Onana’s final aggressive motion having come on the finish of Could within the Europa League last defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, his choice in opposition to Arsenal would characterize a calculated gamble.
“United are exploring the viability of a behind-closed-doors pleasant in opposition to a neighborhood rival this week, to offer Onana, and newest signing Benjamin Sesko, some “actual world” coaching.”
Given Amorim’s present choices in each positions, such a step could be massively helpful. It’s crucial the 20-time English league champions begin with their strongest potential XI in opposition to the North London facet.
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