There is still more work to be done on a number of fronts as Manchester United approaches the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Amorim, who will join on November 11, demonstrated his abilities to his new employers during Sporting Lisbon’s Champions League victory over Manchester City. Despite not making it to the same competition this season, United is now competing for Europa League glory after winning the FA Cup.

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy put his team through their paces in training on Wednesday, little over twenty-four hours before they play Greek team PAOK in Europe. United might miss out on the knockout stages after drawing their first three European games, in addition to their opponents on Thursday being winless.

Carrington’s most current photos have been viewed by Mirror Football, but sometime next week, Amorim will be adding his own touch. Here are some of the key points of debate from the most recent session, along with a few friendly faces.

1. Rashford’s individual practice

Marcus Rashford was seen working out alone as United’s team prepared for competition in Europe. Later in the session, though, he returned with the main group.

The forward, who hasn’t scored a league goal since the team’s victory over Southampton in mid-September, has had a difficult season. Despite having a goal and an assist in the 3–3 draw with Porto, his campaign has been largely unsuccessful.

Rashford might be inspired by Sporting’s victory over Manchester City on Tuesday, which demonstrated how Amorim can effectively deploy pace out wide. It wouldn’t hurt to put on a strong show against PAOK either.

2. Yoro is back at last

After bringing Leny Yoro to Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag was unable to employ him because the Frenchman was sidelined by a foot ailment he had received during the preseason. However, the former Lille man is finally back.

Yoro was seen grinning as he started working out after joining his new teammates on the training field. He might receive minutes on Thursday, though that is still up in the air.

In Lisbon, Amorim, the new manager, has favored a three-at-the-back formation. It would seem that a player with Yoro’s enthusiasm and attributes would fit in nicely with that approach.

3. Malacia’s approach

Another player who hasn’t appeared on the field this season is Tyrell Malacia. However, the Dutchman’s absence has been even longer, as he has been sidelined for over a year owing to injuries.

Luke Shaw frequently joined Malacia on the sidelines, demonstrating Erik ten Hag’s problems at left-back. When he returns, there will be more balance and good competition between Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui on the right.

“It’s taken him more than a season to recover from an injury, but he’s working really hard and making great progress right now,” Ten Hag remarked of Malacia in October. With a new man in the dugout, the wait might soon be over.

4. Children still participating

On Thursday, United acknowledged that several players with senior experience have been dropped back down in their UEFA Youth League roster. Jack Fletcher is also in the running, and Harry Amass and Ethan Wheatley, who were not used as substitutes for the Europa League match against Fenerbahce, are eligible to play against Zalgiris.

After Malacia returned to the first team photo, left-back Amass fell back down. A few other children, though, were observed in training.

Before Thursday’s match, young center-backs Daniel Armer and Jack Kingdon joined United’s senior players at Carrington. In this season’s EFL Trophy, Kingdon defeated Doncaster in 90 minutes, however neither has played for the first team.