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I've won it all with Man United - Ruben Amorim must make two changes for success now

by · Manchester Evening News

Ruben Amorim should make two changes to his Manchester United starting XI. That's an opinion held by former United defender Wes Brown, who has urged Amorim to start Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo.

Amorim, who was appointed as Erik ten Hag's permanent replacement earlier this month, took charge of his first match as United were held to a 1-1 draw against Ipswich on Sunday. Marcus Rashford gave Amorim the perfect start inside two minutes before Omari Hutchinson equalised for the Tractor Boys just before half time.

Although it wasn't the win that Amorim was hoping for in his first game as the new United head coach, it's a point in the right direction as they bid to climb the Premier League table. United sit 12th, six points off the Champions League places and face Everton next up in the top flight this weekend.

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After the trip to Ipswich, Brown, who won seven Premier League titles while at United, dissected the performance and believes that Amorim should make two altercations to his XI. He said that Shaw, who came on for Jonny Evans at Portman Road, and Mainoo must be in Amorim's starting side when both fit.

Speaking to Casino24.dk, seven-time Premier League and double Champions League winner Brown said: "I'd like to see Luke Shaw starting, after he came on for Jonny Evans against Ipswich and Kobbie Mainoo in the midfield. This formation will be perfect for Shaw when he’s fully fit, given that he can play on the left of the back three or even as the wing back.

"For Kobbie I think he is the sort of player that can bring a bit of brilliance into the team. I think he would fit into a role in the middle of the park, it will be interesting to see who Ruben Amorim pairs him with though.

"It's going to be the same formation going forward, it's just about who’s going to be in the starting XI and who is going to play where."