"When he arrived in November 2024 - and it is worth remembering that Amorim himself favoured waiting until next summer to take up the role - his squad did not have the personnel to play this system, with his full-backs not suited to a wing-back role and midfield players that left the centre of the park too exposed."
"Arriving with a reputation as one of Europe's best young coaches having won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting, Amorim was tasked with getting the out-of-sorts club back on track, but leaves when them sitting sixth in the Premier League table following an outburst to the media following Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday."
"Amorim would say that not even the Pope' could make him change formation and this rigidity appears to have played a key part in the board's decision to swing the axe."
Ruben Amorim was appointed in November 2024 to revive Manchester United but left after a 14-month spell marked by poor results and contentious decisions. Amorim insisted on a 3-4-3 formation despite a squad lacking suitable wing-backs and midfield balance, leaving central areas exposed. Summer recruitment was influenced by his tactical preference, creating challenges for his successor. Marcus Rashford's early goal in Amorim's first game proved a false dawn, and Rashford later moved on loan to Barcelona. Amorim's public outburst after a 1-1 draw at Elland Road precipitated the club's decision to dismiss him.
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