Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have taken a risk with their transfer business and that everyone is “fighting” for their jobs until the summer. This has been a chastening season for all connected to the Old Trafford club,