Some of the numbers surrounding Manchester United’s season can startle. Most of them are unflattering, too, Every now and again, however, comes one which is a compliment. Noussair Mazraoui has been United’s MVP – most versatile player – and has filled so many roles even he did not know the total. “I'm surprised that you're telling me that I played in seven positions,” said the Morocco international.
He may have been described as a right-back on his arrival last summer. After all, he was bought to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He was, though, the Morocco left-back in their surprise surge to the World Cup semi-finals. He has occupied both roles for United. But when Ruben Amorim arrived, he brought with a formation that includes neither position. Instead Mazraoui has been both right and left wing-back, the right and left of a trio of central defenders.
