"With just four points from their first nine available in the Premier League this season, Amorim's team have started the season in poor form. Even in their only win against Burnley, they needed a late penalty from Bruno Fernandes to secure three points. Bigger tests await them in the coming weeks and the trip to Etihad will give us a better idea about how United can deal with tough challenges this season."
"According to Manchester Evening News, Amorim faces the prospect of being without four of his first team players for the match against Pep Guardiola's Man City. Centre-back Lisandro Martinez is doubtful for the match against City. The versatile defender has been out of action for months and even though he has resumed training at Carrington, the trip to Etihad might come too early for him."
"The most recent setback involves Diogo Dalot, who withdrew from Portugal's national squad due to a muscle issue and returned to Manchester for further assessment. The right-back has started regularly for the Red Devils this season, so his absence casts a shadow over the upcoming high-stakes clashes, including the Manchester derby, followed by games against Chelsea and Liverpool. Meanwhile, attacking assets are also on the treatment table."
Manchester United travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City after the international break. United have collected four points from nine available and relied on a late Bruno Fernandes penalty for their sole win against Burnley. Greater challenges loom with upcoming fixtures including Chelsea and Liverpool. Amorim could be without four first-team players for the Manchester derby. Lisandro Martinez remains doubtful despite resuming training, Diogo Dalot returned from Portugal with a muscle issue, Matheus Cunha limped off and withdrew from Brazil's squad, and Mason Mount exited the Burnley match early.
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