Amorim prefers to play with two inverted forwards behind the main striker. Mount looks a strong candidate to partner the Red Devils captain. As the manager hinted, the £29 million-rated star could also operate in central midfield. Mount needs to stay unscathed and repay Amorim’s faith.

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has declared himself a “dreamer” and said he can succeed where so many have failed before him.