Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd era started at Ipswich. (Image: Getty)
witnessed the amount of work he has to do at in Sunday’s underwhelming 1-1 draw against at Portman Road. Amad and combined to open the scoring within the first two minutes before Omari Hutchinson’s long-range leveller at the end of the first half.
Amorim used the full capacity of his substitutions in the second half but couldn’t inspire his side to a debut victory in East Anglia.
Express Sport rates United’s players in their first run-outs of the Portuguese boss’ era.
Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich
Andre Onana: 8
Produced two glorious saves to deny Liam Delap and could do nothing about Hutchinson’s deflected equaliser.
Noussair Mazraoui: 7
Tasked to fill in for injury absentee Lisandro Martinez as one of Amorim’s three centre-backs and continued his strong start to life at United. Consistently won duels and was crucial to the visitors’ build-up from the back.
: 6
Didn’t have as much to do as the wider centre-halves but also contributed to United’s build-up with a lofty pass accuracy.
Jonny Evans: 4
It was always going to be a tall order, as impressive as he’s been since returning to United. The 36-year-old struggled as the left-centre-back against Ipswich’s energetic attack.
Amad: 7
United’s new right-wing-back? Continued where he left off before the international break in an unfamiliar position with an unstoppable burst and cross to assist Rashford’s early opener.
Man Utd opened the scoring after 80 seconds. (Image: Getty)
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Casemiro: 4
It’s no secret that Amorim will need a different profile of midfielder for his high-octane system going forward. The 32-year-old was off the pace on the ball and off it.
Christian Eriksen: 5
Another ageing midfielder who has had an improved season but isn’t suited for the new manager’s demands. Kobbie Mainoo’s return will be a popular one.
Diogo Dalot: 6
Another player in a new role. Largely successful in his individual duels but didn’t offer much going forward.
: 6
Characteristically among the match’s top chance-creators but received limited service in a more advanced position under the instructions of his Portuguese compatriot.
Alejandro Garnacho: 3
Dispossessed far too often and once again guilty of not looking up to collapse a promising United break that should’ve resulted in a second goal in the second half.
Marcus Rashford: 7
Perfectly launched the Amorim era by prodding United ahead in the 80th second. But another victim of a lack of service, touching the ball just 13 times before exiting the pitch.
Substitutes
Luke Shaw: 6
Slotted in at left-centre-back nicely in his first appearance since February.
Manuel Ugarte: 6
Amorim will be happy to have reunited with his former Sporting midfielder.
Joshua Zirkzee: 5
Ballooned a shot miles over the bar in acres of space after coming on. Sums up his United start.
: 6
Didn’t have much of a say.
Mason Mount: N/A
A late introduction. Amorim “loves” him.