"They enjoyed prolonged spells of possession at the Etihad Stadium in which they were able to build from back to front, and it's clear that Amorim has had a summer with his squad on the training ground. More change is not what United need; they have bought into Amorim's ideas, investing in his squad to the tune of more than 200million."
"Amorim's refusal to start Kobbie Mainoo gets more perplexing by the week, with the young midfielder having come off the bench in United's last two league games. Mainoo is a prodigious talent, a perfect blend of physicality, skill, and composure; however, Amorim remains reluctant to utilise him. He opted to use Manuel Ugarte alongside Bruno Fernandes on Sunday and was duly punished, with City carving through United's midfield with ease."
"Mainoo, a bright spot on an otherwise dismal afternoon, added dynamism to United's performance, complementing the best parts of Amorim's system. It's not a case of whether the England international is good enough, with Amorim suggesting that Mainoo is not used to having to compete for minutes. Amorim, though, has to use him to try and restore some balance to United's midfield."
United produced prolonged possession spells and built from back to front at the Etihad, reflecting intensive summer training under Amorim. The club invested over 200 million in players and largely bought into Amorim's ideas, yet selection rigidity undermines effectiveness. Amorim has repeatedly omitted Kobbie Mainoo from starts despite his blend of physicality, skill and composure, often introducing him late and gaining limited impact. Manuel Ugarte's deployment alongside Bruno Fernandes allowed opponents to dominate midfield. Mainoo's entry brought energy, dynamism and direction, suggesting his inclusion could restore midfield balance. Bruno Fernandes remains a consistent, influential figure whose role should be optimized within the system.
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