Ruben Amorim has been tipped to drop a Manchester United star who ‘might struggle’ under the new Old Trafford boss. Ex-Sporting Lisbon manager Amorim took charge of the Premier League giants on November 11 and oversaw a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in his first game at the helm.

Casemiro’s role in Amorim’s system has been the subject of intense scrutiny. The Brazilian midfielder, a standout at Real Madrid, has struggled to replicate his best form at Old Trafford, often finding himself exposed in a transitional game.

Alan Shearer fears for Manchester United midfielders Casemiro and Christian Eriksen and says it will be ‘nigh on impossible’ for them to perform under new Old Trafford boss Ruben Amorim. United appointed highly-rated Portuguese coach Amorim as their new manager before the international break after finally deciding to sack Erik ten Hag.

Considering Ruben Amorim wants to play "intense football", it was a surprise to see him start two 32-year-old midfielders in his first game in charge of Manchester United on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim enjoyed the perfect start to his career at Manchester United on Sunday. Just 81 seconds into his role as manager of the Red Devils, the Portuguese tactician watched his side go 1-0 up thanks to a barnstorming run from Amad Diallo, who put the ball on a plate for Marcus Rashford to tap Manchester United ahead.