Ruben Amorim has just three fit first-team midfielders for the upcoming visit of Newcastle to Old Trafford: Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount. ‌The United manager handed debuts to academy graduates Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey on Sunday, but it was Martinez who he turned to at half-time. Vote in our official Mirror Man Utd WhatsApp channelView 2 Images Lisandro Martinez can play in midfield (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)‌“I will see what we’re going to do,” Amorim said on Sunday. Nevertheless, the United boss has confirmed he won’t turn to the January transfer window to solve the crisis. We have to deal with it.”Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror December 22, 2025 16:11 UTC