1 week Ago By Sean Fisher
Ruben Amorim was appointed by Manchester United to implement a completely new style of play.After Erik ten Hag was sacked in October, Ineos favoured Ruben Amorim as his successor at Old Trafford.One of the biggest criticisms of Ten Hag’s time as manager was that he failed to create a clear identity and style of play during his two years in the hot seat.
Since arriving in England, Amorim has stubbornly stuck to his 3-4-2-1 tactics despite facing criticism from outsiders who suggested he should adapt.Amorim wanted to join United in the summer but he was given an ultimatum by Ineos that it was now or never. After weathering a storm of bad results, there are now signs of progress that United are adapting to Ruben Amorim’s demands.
Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesChristian Eriksen on adapting to Ruben AmorimChristian Eriksen was Ten Hag’s second-ever signing at United, and the Danish midfielder revealed that conversations with the Dutch manager had a big impact on his decision to sign.However, it didn’t work out and now Christian Eriksen is having to adapt to Amorim’s demands like the rest of the squad.In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund discussed life under Amorim and why it has been tough to adapt.
“When I arrived, obviously with Ten Hag we had a different playing style, we had a different philosophy of playing.“Now, it’s a different system and we have to adapt to that. Often when you have to do that in a season it’s tougher to turn around as everyone is already in the rhythm of the manager before.
“But yeah at the same time, I do like the manager. I think we’re seeing a progression in the side, people getting more used to the system and the positions we’re playing in.”Man United’s progress under Ruben AmorimIt didn’t take long for Amorim to want reinforcements at United after he joined as head coach.
His 3-4-2-1 system requires specialists that the Red Devils simply do not have – and still don’t.With nothing left to fight for in the Premier League, Amorim has been busy trying to improve the players that are available to him, and there have been signs of progress.Joshua Zirkzee has improved under Amorim, while the likes of Amad Diallo has become a key player under the Portuguese coach.
Amorim has put his faith in United’s youth, and while there are still some glaring issues when it comes to scoring goals – the overall performances have improved drastically in recent weeks.READ MORE: Man United star ‘reduced to tears’ at Old Trafford facing Newcastle, now he can step up for Ruben AmorimGary Neville pointed out that no United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson has been able to dominate possession and win matches, but that is something Amorim is trying to fix.Amorim’s United are starting to control matches but players are still not quite able to translate that into positive results.
Time and patience is needed, but the signs are positive..
