United Share Out Updated Squad, Numbers and Lineup After Recall of Sancho, Rashford
Updated squad and lineup after switch to 3-5-2.
Manchester, England — Rúben Amorim has confirmed Manchester United’s updated squad structure as the team transitions to a new 3-5-2 formation designed to strengthen defensive stability and enhance attacking fluidity.
The new shape sees Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, and Diogo Dalot form a compact back three ahead of Andre Onana, while Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo provide a protective double pivot in midfield. This core is built to address the defensive lapses that plagued United’s early matches, providing balance and cover in central areas.
Captain Bruno Fernandes retains his role as the creative hub, now operating centrally behind a front two of Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford, the latter recalled from loan to add pace and cutting edge in attack. Jadon Sancho joins Fernandes as an advanced midfielder, tasked with linking play between the lines and pressing aggressively out of possession.
On the flanks, Amorim has opted for versatility and energy: Amad Diallo is expected to start on the left as an inverted wingback, with Mason Mount operating on the right. Both are expected to stretch play while contributing to transitions on both ends of the pitch.
Depth remains strong across the board, with Christian Eriksen, Antony, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof providing flexible options in rotation. Promising youngsters such as Toby Collyer, Dan Gore, and Harry Amass continue to feature in first-team training, highlighting Amorim’s commitment to youth integration.
R. Hojlund (MUN)
H. Maguire (MUN)