
"Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation is not the cause of Manchester United's struggles. United are recovering from decades of exploitation and the squad, fair in some areas and abominable in others, is only in mid-rebuild. Nevertheless, there are structural weaknesses inherent within the setup most particularly underloads in midfield and out wide which must be mitigated. But Antonio Conte managed it at Chelsea just as Oliver Glasner has done at Crystal Palace because, once a match begins, the players run about; what that looks like is dictated not by starting position, but principles."
"When Erik ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford, it quickly became clear that what worked in the Eredivisie would not work in the Premier League; his inability to adapt was the principal reason he failed. Now Amorim who appears to have all the tools to succeed in the most demanding job in football, apart from the actual football is doing likewise and, in the process, spurning the chance of a lifetime."
"Opponents have been exploiting the same holes in his team for nearly a year, not because the players can't grasp what he wants, but because what he wants is full of holes. For that reason, there will be no eureka moment when everything suddenly clicks, just as it is already clear that expensive signings will not redeem the situation."
Manchester United's difficulties stem from long-term decline and a squad undergoing a mid-rebuild, with some positions acceptable and others poor. Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation is not the fundamental cause. Structural weaknesses within the setup create underloads in midfield and out wide that opponents repeatedly exploit. Match behavior follows principles rather than starting positions, enabling managers who adjust in-game to mitigate those weaknesses. Predictable tactical patterns prevent a sudden turnaround, and expensive signings alone will not resolve the issues. Opponents adapting their systems to target United's flaws underline the necessity for tactical adaptation and principled solutions.
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