Man United lost the Manchester derby 3-0 at the Etihad. Since then Ruben Amorim has felt the heat. Critics say Man United are too slow, too easy to beat. He thinks the tactics are wrong. But the Portuguese coach has held firm. On the eve of the Chelsea game, Amorim said no one—even the Pope—can make him change his system. He said this is his life, his job, his responsibility
Amorim : Poor Results Ss Far Deepen Pressure
Manchester United have just one win in four Premier League games this season. They were also knocked out of the EFL Cup by League Two club Grimsby. These results have increased the noise around Amorim’s tactics. But the coach argues that giving in to pressure too soon would undermine his authority. He believes consistency is more important.
Bruno Fernandes Repositioned by Amorim
Amorim has shifted Bruno Fernandes into a deeper midfield position. This has upset some fans and pundits who think Bruno should be closer to goal. Amorim however thinks Bruno’s role helps the team control games better. He accepts Bruno is frustrated, but feels this move gives balance. The return of Matheus Cunha adds flexibility, which might change forward options slightly.
Club Acknowledges Deeper Issues
It isn’t only the coach under the spotlight. Director of football Jason Wilcox admitted that when he joined Man United, the structure was weaker than expected. Wilcox mentioned gaps between ownership, academy, and first team. He said changes are underway, but that building a stable foundation takes time. Whether results will follow is the big question.
Author’s Insight
Amorim is betting on time and trust. He believes staying true to his style now will earn him respect later. But United fans are impatient. If the upcoming games don’t bring wins, that resolve could crack. The system may evolve, or else results might force change, whether he wants it or not.
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