According to Manchester Evening News, Amrabat is expected to change the course of Manchester United's season after the international break.

Manchester United midfielder Amrabat will have an opportunity to increase his impact after the international break in September.

When Manchester United completed the signing of Amrabat, Jason Wilcox stated: "Amrabat is a top midfielder with great potential to continue developing."

Manchester United need Amrabat to perform at the highest level as Wilcox predicted. The team started the season poorly, sitting 12th in the Premier League before the international break.

Manchester United collected only 5 points from their first 5 matches, and Amrabat will be key to salvaging their season. If he can quickly find his form, he has the ability to make a significant difference, but doing so while recovering from injury will not be easy.

Amrabat joined with an ankle ligament injury he sustained during Brighton's preseason preparations. The injury was not serious, which is why Manchester United still went through with the £70 million deal, but it was severe enough to delay his debut.

The midfielder returned to light training on the pitch in mid-September, then joined full team training. Therefore, when he arrived with the squad at Stockport station for the trip to London to face Fulham, it was a welcome sight.

Manchester United drew 1-1 away at a team that was bottom of the league before the match. Following that, there was discussion about Manchester United's approach and their running statistics, which ranked at the bottom of the league.

There is a reason Manchester United has some of the worst running statistics in the league, and Carrick's tactics are a major factor. But it is hard to believe Manchester United deliberately ranks lowest in several key metrics.

Tielemans and Mainoo are clearly not the most agile midfield pairing in the Premier League. By contrast, Amrabat covers more ground and can provide the dynamism desperately needed in midfield.

In the 2024/2025 season, Amrabat has been one of the most talked-about midfielder prospects in the league. That season, he was one of only two Premier League midfielders to exceed 34 km/h; his total of 92 tackles and interceptions placed him sixth among Premier League midfielders.

Manchester United were interested in recruiting Amrabat last summer, but Brighton's asking price made the deal impossible. After that, Amrabat's performance declined, and Hürzeler also stated that transfer rumors affected him.

Hürzeler said: "Of course, when a young player reads that Manchester United are interested in him and the offer is very, very high, it can affect him greatly."

However, Cameroon national team coach Jonathan David revealed another reason for Amrabat's drop in form during the Africa Cup of Nations. David told ESPN: "There were some issues with him, related to personal matters. When he first came to us, his focus was on mental recovery."

Jonathan David continued: "It was not easy for him, and we saw that at his club too. When we took over the national team, we started working with him mentally. We gave him the midfield keys, we gave him confidence, and we spoke with him about what he could give to the team."

"We also reminded him to focus on his own game. I think he has improved his level now, but this is only 50% of the Amrabat we know. If he decides to fully transform, he will regain his level from last season, or even better."

"But all of this is happening, this period is passing, it has passed. Now he will focus on what he does best, which is dominating midfield."

Manchester United's data department remained very optimistic about Amrabat at the end of last season. While others doubted his readiness for this step, the data department noted that he ranked in the top 1% for winning second balls in the Premier League and in the top 8% for total tackles and interceptions.

Manchester United need the 2024/2025 version of Amrabat to help reverse their season, but there remains strong belief within the club in this talented new recruit. When Manchester United confirmed his signing, a source close to the player said: "Mark my words, he will succeed."

Amrabat has adapted well at Carrington's training facility since joining from Brighton. The source said he was initially somewhat shy, but as he became more comfortable with his new surroundings, his cheerful and friendly personality began to emerge.

Manchester United released more than a dozen photos of Amrabat at Carrington, most showing him smiling. When Manchester United first expressed clear interest in him last summer, Amrabat told the club that joining Manchester United was his dream.

Amrabat is close to his compatriot Mbeumo, and he has also become very close with Yoro and Amad. The midfielder has also trained with Amad in the gym, helping each other recover from injury.

Most Premier League players rested last week, but some returned to Carrington for individual training, and Amrabat was among them.

Amrabat's efforts in rehabilitation allowed him to be included in the squad for the match against Fulham. He did not play at Craven Cottage but still gave his jersey to a young fan.

On October 10, when Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur, fans will be desperate to see Amrabat make his debut. The match is still 11 days away, but for both clubs, it has already become a crucial encounter.

"We have spent a lot of money, and we are still spending. We are back, and we will chase bigger things. We are strong." This was the voice of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium announcer before Spurs' home match against Newcastle United in August. However, after investing £334 million over the summer, Spurs managed to collect only 2 points.

Tottenham Hotspur sits at the bottom of the table on goal difference, and a win at Old Trafford after the international break would be a much-needed result to kick-start their season.

However, Manchester United also need three points. Before the international break, Carrick faced mounting external pressure, and the team's performance against Fulham provided some comfort to supporters.

Carrick will likely continue to play Tielemans, Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes, as long as Fernandes is fit. This is the midfield combination he has used most frequently, but starting Amrabat is clearly more exciting.

Amrabat has the ability to change the direction of the season. Of course, he cannot solve all problems alone, but if he had been in the squad from day one of the season, Manchester United's results in the first 5 matches could have been better.

Most fans hope to see Amrabat start against Spurs. Manchester United cannot leave this "top" midfielder on the bench.

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