Ruben Amorim has named the one player he believes will be 'crucial' in his system after his first match in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town.
Marcus Rashford gave United the lead in just 80 seconds at Portman Road, but Omari Hutchinson levelled for the hosts with a deflected long-range strike before half-time.
Ipswich looked more likely to win the game in the second half, with Andre Onana making a series of important saves throughout the contest - including a point-blank stop to deny Liam Delap from 12 yards.
There will be plenty that Amorim saw which he will know needs work - and he admitted as much in his post-match interview with Sky Sports.
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But the Portuguese boss will have witnessed encouraging signs, particularly related to the personnel that could fit best into his 3-4-3 system.
The 39-year-old sprung a few surprises with his team selection, as Amad Diallo - who assisted Rashford's goal with a surging run and cross - was picked at right wing-back and Noussair Mazraoui at centre-back.
Mazraoui, who was signed from Bayern Munich under the management of his ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag in the summer, has already been hugely versatile this season.
The Morocco international has already played at right-back and left-back, and even lined up in an attacking midfield role during United's 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League.
Whether he remains as part of the back three once Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire all return from injury remains to be seen, but Amorim spoke about the importance of Mazraoui to his squad.
He told BBC Sport: "It was really hard for them [the players, adapting to the new formation]. They were thinking what to do. It was not fluid, which is normal after just two training sessions, but they tried hard. They have so much space to improve. I am really happy because they tried but they can do so much better.
"We don't have too many centre-backs so we have to adapt some players. I thought Noussair Mazraoui did really well.
"He is so smart and is so important for us. He can play anywhere and that kind of player is crucial for our future."
Topics: Ruben Amorim, Manchester United, Ipswich Town
Ryan Smart