It appears that Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui is facing unexpected challenges with Manchester United following the departure of Dutch coach Erik Ten Hag, considered one of his biggest supporters within the team.
With the appointment of Portuguese Ruben Amorim as the new coach of the Red Devils, Mazraoui’s future has become uncertain, especially in light of major changes in the squad and tactical approach.
According to what was reported by the website,Transfer market“Amorim, 39, intends to rely on a starting XI with a market value of around 550 million euros, but it does not feature Mazraoui’s name, as the Portuguese coach is expected to use a method of play (3-4-2-1) which aims to reduce… The number of defenders is reduced to only three players, in order to balance the midfield, which would put Mazraoui on the bench.
The backline during the Amorim era is expected to consist of trio Matthijs de Ligt at the heart of the defense, Lenny Euro on the right and Argentine Lisandro Martinez on the left, meaning the chances of participation of Mazraoui will decrease steadily.
The role of Mazraoui declined after Ten Hag
Mazraoui had started his season with Manchester United perfectly since his arrival from Bayern Munich last summer for a fee of 15 million euros, during which he appeared in 14 matches and provided one assist.
But with the departure of Ten Hag, the Moroccan defender finds himself in a difficult situation, especially after recently suffering a health problem, since he underwent surgery to regulate the heart rate, which affected his physical preparation.
The changes made by coach Amorim represent an additional challenge for Mazraoui, who counted on the great support of Ten Hag, whether at Ajax Amsterdam or in his early days at Manchester United.
It seems that the new Portuguese coach aims to modify the defensive plan and activate a different tactical approach to face the challenges that the team has faced during this season.
Noussair Mazraoui and Erik ten Hag
Mazraoui’s unstable career
It should be noted that Mazraoui’s European club career has not been without its challenges, as he has faced instability since his move to Bayern Munich in 2022, where he failed to secure a starting position . He then joined Manchester United with fellow Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt. , hoping to strengthen its position in the English Premier League.
With the departure of Ten Hag, Mazraoui’s dreams appear to be facing a new threat, as he looks to prove his worth to the new coach and remain in the team’s starting XI.
Nasir Mazraoui
