Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check

Ruben Amorim's Man Utd era started at Ipswich. (Image: Getty)

Ruben Amorim witnessed the amount of work he has to do at Manchester United in Sunday's underwhelming 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Amad and Marcus Rashford combined to open the scoring within the first two minutes before Omari Hutchinson's long-range leveller at the end of the first half.

Amorim used the full capacity of his substitutions in the second half but couldn't inspire his side to a debut victory in East Anglia.

Express Sport rates United's players in their first run-outs of the Portuguese boss' era.

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Andre Onana: 8

Produced two glorious saves to deny Liam Delap and could do nothing about Hutchinson's deflected equaliser.

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Noussair Mazraoui: 7

Tasked to fill in for injury absentee Lisandro Martinez as one of Amorim's three centre-backs and continued his strong start to life at United. Consistently won duels and was crucial to the visitors' build-up from the back.

Matthijs de Ligt: 6

Didn't have as much to do as the wider centre-halves but also contributed to United's build-up with a lofty pass accuracy.

Jonny Evans: 4

It was always going to be a tall order, as impressive as he's been since returning to United. The 36-year-old struggled as the left-centre-back against Ipswich's energetic attack.

Amad: 7

United's new right-wing-back? Continued where he left off before the international break in an unfamiliar position with an unstoppable burst and cross to assist Rashford's early opener.

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Casemiro: 4

It's no secret that Amorim will need a different profile of midfielder for his high-octane system going forward. The 32-year-old was off the pace on the ball and off it.

Christian Eriksen: 5

Another ageing midfielder who has had an improved season but isn't suited for the new manager's demands. Kobbie Mainoo's return will be a popular one.

Diogo Dalot: 6

Another player in a new role. Largely successful in his individual duels but didn't offer much going forward.

Bruno Fernandes: 6

Characteristically among the match's top chance-creators but received limited service in a more advanced position under the instructions of his Portuguese compatriot.

Alejandro Garnacho: 3

Dispossessed far too often and once again guilty of not looking up to collapse a promising United break that should've resulted in a second goal in the second half.

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Marcus Rashford: 7

Perfectly launched the Amorim era by prodding United ahead in the 80th second. But another victim of a lack of service, touching the ball just 13 times before exiting the pitch.

Substitutes

Luke Shaw: 6

Slotted in at left-centre-back nicely in his first appearance since February.

Manuel Ugarte: 6

Amorim will be happy to have reunited with his former Sporting midfielder.

Joshua Zirkzee: 5

Ballooned a shot miles over the bar in acres of space after coming on. Sums up his United start.

Rasmus Hojlund: 6

Didn't have much of a say.

Mason Mount: N/A

A late introduction. Amorim "loves" him.

Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check

Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check

Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check

Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check

Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich: One 3 and two 4s as Ruben Amorim handed reality check