Remarkably, United have only scored one first half goal since - a penalty from Bruno Fernandes in their 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion last month. It means the Reds have now failed to score a first half goal from open play in each of their last 15 matches.

Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Ruben Amorim has urged Rasmus Hojlund not to become ‘frustrated’ after failing to score in Manchester United ’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday night. United came from a goal down at Old Trafford were rescued by a late header from Harry Maguire, who was offside, in order to secure their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.