And with Amorim starting work as Erik ten Hag’s successor on Monday the prognosis is positive on a number of United’s injured players. Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are both closing in on returns, as are longer-term absentees Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia.

Leny Yoro has returned to first team training with Manchester United ahead of their Europa League meeting with PAOK on Thursday. Yoro took part in the majority of the session but is still making his way back to full fitness and is not expected to feature against PAOK.

But with Van Nistelrooy pointing out that all three players are heading in the right direction in their attempted recoveries, Amorim could be boosted by the return of a handful of defensive options – including Leny Yoro – once he begins life in the Man United dugout on November 11th.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has expressed his desire to return to action as soon as possible and "fight for the club" amid his injury concerns

Manchester United won 3-0 at home to Leicester City on Sunday afternoon in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s last game in interim charge. The Dutchman was selected as Erik ten Hag’s replacement on a temporary basis and will now make way for incoming permanent boss Ruben Amorim,

Leny Yoro is yet to make his Manchester United debut since joining from Lille but is set to make an appearance for the Reds under potential new manager Ruben Amorim

Both Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy had to contend with several injury issues at Man United and the new manager will be hoping for more luck in that regard.