Stubborn Ruben Amorim refuses to yield amidst debate on Manchester United tactics

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim wants to stick to his system ahead of the Sunderland clash

Manchester United approach their upcoming fixtures under growing scrutiny after an inconsistent start with Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach has faced questions regarding his methods, particularly after a flat display in the loss to Brentford. For many supporters and pundits, the debate centres not just on results but on whether the players fully understand the demands of his 3-4-3 structure.

In his pre-match press conference, Amorim admitted the performance looked disjointed but rejected claims that his system was to blame. He explained that discipline is essential, but the squad often fails to maintain the same intensity and precision. As Manchester United prepare to host Sunderland, he knows the spotlight will remain on his methods and the players’ ability to deliver.

“It was [disjointed against Brentford], but you cannot say one thing doesn’t work, when it works one weekend. When things work one day and the other doesn’t. It is something about the way we do the same thing. We need to do the same thing, in the same way, every way, and we are not doing it the same every day. Some of you guys have a different opinion, but that’s ok.”

Via: Manchester Evening News

Can the squad adapt to Amorim’s 3-4-3?

There are both promises and problems in Amorim’s system. Ruben Amorim focuses on high and wide wing-backs alongside inverted forwards. This type of system needs specific players, and the current United squad has been built by multiple managers. Hence, they don’t have all these profiles that will fit this system. Players like Lisandro Martinez (albeit injured) and Matthijs de Ligt can play very well in a back three, but there are doubts on whether Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw can shine in wing-back roles.