Manchester United have been told that Marcel Sabitzer operates best in an attacking role in the midfield.
Sabitzer, 28, arrived at Old Trafford on Tuesday night to complete a proposed loan move from Bayern Munich after Erik ten Hag and his team were rocked by an injury to Christian Eriksen. He will miss at least three months with an ankle problem picked up during the FA Cup fourth round win over Reading on Saturday.
As a result, United were forced into the transfer market before the 11pm deadline. Sabitzer jetted into the UK for his Premier League switch after the clubs involved came to an agreement.