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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed that he could opt to play Sofyan Amrabat on either side of defence as opposed to alongside Casemiro this season. The Red Devils left it late in the transfer window to get a deal over the line to sign Amrabat on a season-long loan.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag was desperate for more cover in midfield after letting Fred leave in the summer while Scott McTominay has also fallen out of favour. Summer signing Mason Mount was originally used alongside Casemiro in midfield with Bruno Fernandes the furthest forward of the three.<\/p>\n

But a more defence-minded player was wanted with Amrabat now expected to fill that role. Ten Hag will have to wait to have Amrabat available as the Morocco international picked up an injury during the international break.<\/p>\n

When Amrabat does return, he’ll be expected to fight for a spot alongside Casemiro in midfield. However, Ten Hag has hinted that Amrabat could be used as a left or right back at times this campaign.<\/p>\n

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Confirming Amrabat’s absence from United’s squad to take on Brighton, Ten Hag explained the midfielder’s versatility. He said: “What we missed in our squad was behind Casemiro, another one, typical holding midfielder. So with him, we have one.<\/p>\n

“You see the overload on games, so we need a type. But also Amrabat can play alongside Casemiro, because he is also capable to play in a higher position on the pitch, also he can play as a wing-back or full-back.” The Moroccan occasionally filled in as a full-back during his time in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n

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He came through Utrecht’s academy where he was utilised as a left-back on occasion. A move to Feyenoord saw Amrabat trialled out on the right side of defence for a few games.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag already has some issues at full-back this season with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia currently out injured.<\/p>\n

It means Diogo Dalot has been used as a makeshift left-back for United’s last two games with Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the right. But it’s as a defensive midfielder where Amrabat will be expected to make his biggest impact for United.<\/p>\n

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