Given Ruben Amorim’s midfield problems, Bruno Fernandes has been forced to play as a deep-lying playmaker which has meant a lack of creativity in forward areas.
Alejandro Garnacho’s form has dropped at the worst possible time while Christian Eriksen no longer has the legs to operate in the head coach’s system which is why a departure is on the cards in the summer.
Kobbie Mainoo is currently injured and he does not have a fixed role nor the fitness levels to play in that position while his future also remains up in the air.
Amad was excelling in that role before his injury and he might be dropped to the wingback position as per reports. Given the duo of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte do not have the nous of the Manchester United skipper, Amorim has had no choice but to play Fernandes deeper.
United need attacking midfielder
While he has still produced superb numbers, Amorim might try and recruit an equally effective attacking midfielder in the summer and United will come face-to-face with the perfect player in the Europa League quarter-final — Rayan Cherki of Olympique Lyon.
The Frenchman has a nine goals from 27 starts across all competitions, and an incredible 18 assists. And he is only 21, the perfect age for INEOS. He can play not only as an attacking midfielder but also out on the wings and even up front if needed.
Cherki’s creativity is unmatched with the Lyon ace currently falling in the 99th percentile for progressive passes, assists and shot-creating actions, while figuring in the 96th percentile for successful take-ons (via fbref).
His contract is up in 2026 and the France U21 international has a release clause of just €30 million, which will suit the Red Devils due to their financial situation.
The Olympic silver-medallist’s form has naturally attracted a lot of attention with Real Madrid also eyeing him while Tottenham Hotspur are also interested.
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