"In Monday's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford Amorim again deployed the shape, with his wing-backs making a five-man rearguard when defending. While this became a four when attacking, as Amad Diallo pushed into midfield from right-back, Amorim has faced scrutiny for lacking the flexibility to change formation. Yet with Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui, who also operates at wing-back, with Cote d'Ivoire and Morocco respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations, Amorim stated he is ready to field a four-man backline"
"While the 25-year-old has a release clause for slightly less than 65m and currently prefers to join Liverpool, Amorim is also targeting Ruben Neves, Conor Gallagher and Tyler Adams to strengthen the No 6 position. The head coach stated there is finance to add to the squad. We'll see, Amorim said. The only thing that we know is that we will only try to bring players that we think are going to be for the future."
Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United could play with a back four despite fielding a 3-4-3 in all 59 matches as head coach. In the 4-4 draw with Bournemouth his wing-backs formed a five-man defensive rearguard and operated as a four when attacking as Amad Diallo pushed into midfield. With Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui at the Africa Cup of Nations, Tyrell Malacia may be selected and formation use will depend on how the team plays each week. Amorim is targeting Antoine Semenyo plus midfield options and said funds exist to recruit players for the club's future rather than short-term cover.
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