Amorim does not rotate to plan for the long term, though. He has stated previously it is simply to reduce the likelihood of injuries so he does not have bigger issues in the short and medium term. The amount of rotation also reflects on his demands with the increase in intensity another new aspect for the players.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saw his side find another way to lose, gifting a Boxing Day win to relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux on Thursday. The Red Devils did not score,