Amorim is the latest manager to walk willingly into what feels like an impossible situation, one created by the lingering shadow of Ferguson's unparalleled success. The Red Devils' glory days are more than a decade in the past,

Calafiori caught the eye against Athletic Cub last weekend and may be given a chance to cause damage down United’s right flank in the spaces left open by Ruben Amorim’s wing-back of choice on that side - which, based on pre-season, looks increasingly likely to be converted winger Amad Diallo.