In round 12 of the Premier League, Man United traveled to visit Ipswich Town. This was a special match for the Red Devils, as new coach Ruben Amorim made his debut for the new team. Despite a smooth start with a goal in the 2nd minute by Rashford, Man United could not hold on to the victory and accepted a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.
At Man United, coach Ruben Amorim initially showed his tactical mark. He used a 3-4-3 formation, and also changed the positions of some players. In particular, right-back Noussair Mazraoui switched to play as a central defender in a three-man defense, something he had not done before.
Despite playing in an off-field position, Mazraoui had one of the most consistent performances on the pitch. In the 90 minutes against Ipswich Town, the Moroccan defender completed 126 passes, the most on the pitch. He also created 1 chance for his teammates, had 8 defensive actions, and won 11 duels.
With Noussair Mazraoui's impressive passing and tackling ability, coach Amorim is planning for this star to become the center of play in Man United's defense. When Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire are both rated low in ball distribution, it is likely that Mazraoui will continue to play center back in the upcoming matches.
After the match, Man United's new coach praised Noussair Mazraoui, according to Man United Focus: "He is very intelligent and can play in many positions. This is the type of player who is extremely important for our future."
