New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that midfielder Mason Mount is “perfect” for his system. Amorim, 39, is renowned for the 3-4-3 system he deployed while manager of Sporting CP, where he won five trophies at the Portuguese club,

Manchester United will enter a new era on Sunday when Ruben Amorim leads the first team for the first time against Ipswich.

Amorim prefers to play with two inverted forwards behind the main striker. Mount looks a strong candidate to partner the Red Devils captain. As the manager hinted, the £29 million-rated star could also operate in central midfield. Mount needs to stay unscathed and repay Amorim’s faith.

RUBEN AMORIM has revealed he has TWO positions for a forgotten Manchester United star. The new Red Devils manager will take charge of his first game away at Ipswich Town on Sunday. Amorim, 39, was

Mason Mount was signed by Erik ten Hag for a transfer fee potentially rising to £60m after Man Utd previously flirted with a move for now-Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch.

Ruben Amorim has admitted he already “loves” Mason Mount, as the Manchester United man “wants this so bad” and his manager feels he is “perfect” for his system, with two positions set out for him. Amorim is expected to shake up the United side by getting them to play in a 3-4-3 formation.

Mason Mount's determination and work ethic have caught the eye of new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim during his first two weeks in charge.

There will be plenty of Manchester United players who will hope Ruben Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford can prove to be a catalyst. But perhaps one player who will feel it more than most is Mason Mount.