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Ruben Amorim joked not even the Pope could persuade him to change his formation at Manchester United.

Amorim is wedded to the 3-4-3 formation and United spent £215million on players with the skillsets to thrive in the system in the summer transfer window.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo were signed to play in the No.10 roles. The attack was overhauled, but there was a feeling that United had made a mistake by not signing a new midfielder.

United decided to go another season without a midfield recruit. That position will be the priority at the end of the season, but a new wing-back should also be at the top of the shopping list.

The wing-backs are crucial in Amorim's formation. They provide width, quality in attack and defensive cover. They must have an engine to get up

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