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Afolabi Ezekiel - December 15, 2024
This article offers an understanding of Ruben Amorim’s start at Manchester United, specifics of his strategies and the challenges faced by the team and its head coach for a long-term evolution. Here are my thoughts:
What must be noted is that Amorim’s method is built around physical exertion and accurate distribution, something which the current United team seems to be missing.
His rotation-heavy strategy indicates both a need to conserve key players and a lack of trust in the squad’s overall ability to execute his demanding system. This has been clearly seen in United’s poor pressing organization or lack of it and sloppy common reminding mistake that led to several goals conceded.
He must find a way improve fitness and tactical discipline, especially during transitions, without relying heavily on the January transfer window.
Ugarte, reunited with Amorim, is steadily finding his feet at United. Positioned in a 3-4-3 setup, he focuses on disrupting opposition play rather than creative duties. His ability to win the ball and occasionally contribute offensively highlights his growing importance.
Ensuring that Manuel Ugarte never deviate from the plan while allowing him to showcase progressive play will be a plus for Manchester United.
Amad has provided an additional attacking threat and has been effective and adventurous. These attributes of his make him standout in an otherwise very poor performing attacking line. The confidence that Amorim has placed in him, even for such work conditions, says something of his promise.
Martinez is adjusting to playing to Amorim’s system but struggles, especially when coming up against fast attackers. His weakness as highlighted by the amount of times he was caught out of position in defending wide spaces and set pieces. Another rotational policy that Amorim has implemented in the team makes it even harder for Martinez to come into his best form.
Amorim should focus on establishing cohesiveness regarding defensive partnerships and developing a better approach to Martinez’s role that capitalizes on his strengths while minimizing his weaknesses.
Amorim’s remarks about an inevitable “storm” sums up the complexities of transforming United. His emphasis on training automated movements and gradually integrating his ideas reflects a realistic approach. The limited training time due to a packed schedule is a significant hurdle, but his insistence on fostering understanding over formations is promising. Amorim’s project needs time, trust, and a vision to change initial problems and create a strong United, successful team.
Since Ruben Amorim started at Manchester United, he has tasted some victories, but they are still in their tender stage they are bound to face stiff tests in future. Steady positive changes in fitness levels, tactics, team coordination, and work on younger players such as Ugarte and, especially, Amad will be essential for success here. Practicality is important and as Amorim embarks in the competitive realm of the Premier League football, a lot of patience will be needed.
