Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, will be missing Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, and Matheus Cunha in the upcoming match against Manchester City; however, he may reintegrate Noussair Mazraoui into the starting lineup.
Amorim, aged 40, has faced a challenging beginning to the season but managed to secure a narrow 3-2 win over Burnley prior to the international break. The Portuguese manager is optimistic that this victory will serve as a turning point for his United team, which has faced difficulties against Arsenal, Fulham, and for the majority of the match against the Clarets.
With only one win from their first three Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season, United have had a two-week period to prepare for the first Manchester derby of the year. Amorim’s team will be keen to become the third club to defeat City, who have already succumbed to losses against Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham.
The international break came at a fortuitous time for the Red Devils, as several players were recovering from injuries while others have regained their full match fitness. One player that Amorim might choose to start at the Etihad Stadium is Mazraoui.
During both Erik ten Hag’s and Amorim’s tenures, the Moroccan has been a reliable presence for the Reds. The defender made 57 appearances across all competitions before sustaining an injury on the final day against Aston Villa.
After returning in the 3-2 victory over Burnley last month, Mazraoui appears ready to take the field from the outset. In a recent interview with The National, the 27-year-old shared his thoughts on his debut season and the demanding nature of Premier League football.
He said: “On a personal level, my fitness and the amount of games I played, I can look back to a good season. In fitness, the Premier League is always different than the other competitions. No winter break, obviously. The games were following up really fast.
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