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Ruben Amorim - Manchester United Head Coach
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Looks like 4-3-3 to me, which if we have no fit third centre back is better than trying to shoehorn the wrong players in
3-4-3 was a bluff for today.
If nothing else this lineup shows how much work needs doing with the squad. Amorim’s hands are obviously massively tied with fitness and injuries, but I struggle to see how a midfield of Cas & Eriksen and a front line of Rashford, Bruno & Garnacho press well or keep the ball. Two of which seem to be his core principles. The quicker the likes of Mount, Urgarte, Mainoo, Yoro etc are able to play the sooner I think we’ll see his vision for the team.
We really do a need an proper overhaul in midfield and attack next summer though, no matter what the leaks say about a reduced budget etc etc
maybe Casemiro 3rd CB with Evans and De Ligt? Dalot Eriksen Bruno Mazraoui in Midfield and Garnacho Amad Rashford up front
Could easily be 4-3-3 today.
Interested to see how they line up.
The bench is very strong though with plenty of options, including the players you mention. We will be in a better place to assess the squad when everyone is back as you say (no Martinez or Yoro either)
Well, he said he would 'manipulate' McKenna, he seems to be doing exactly that.
feck knows how we will line up.
feck knows how we will line up.
It's most likely 3-4-3 still with Dalot playing as RCB, he've played like that in Portugal national team more than once.
RA usually prefer a more defending line back and a more attacking one. The way I'm expecting the team to play is that Diallo will be the attacking one and Mazroui the defending one.
RA usually prefer a more defending line back and a more attacking one. The way I'm expecting the team to play is that Diallo will be the attacking one and Mazroui the defending one.
Some accounts on X thinking Dalot and Amad are the wing backs. With Maz has the third centre back.
Who knows.
Who knows.
really hope so. Seeing the lineup just gave me ETH Deja vu
Pretty sure he did allude to us seeing very similar lineup in his press conference.
They warmed up with Dalot and Amad as the wingbacks too.
Minute and half …..what took so long
Man could wear a bin bag and look stylish
Welcome to the Premier League, Ruben.
You can't polish a turd. Some of these players have no business being here nevermind starting games.
He looks to be a smart man, I am sure with time he will figure out who is good enough and who is not.
Tough job on his hand to come midway through the season and change the whole system with such an unfit/poor squad.
Just in case he was under any illusions about how big a job he has here.
Imagine starting a new job at United with all the expectations and having to field a midfield two of Casemiro and Eriksen.
looks like the players not interested to run anymore 
Rashford's movement up front has been excellent.
Not a surprise but the team looks lost with half of the players not suited to their positions.
I think he should for now at least start with Cas and Ugarte in midfield, and then get more expansive players in those positions as confidence builds and the players get more familiar with the set up.
Amad further up is the other obvious thing to do, rather than wingback.
Amad further up is the other obvious thing to do, rather than wingback.
Same old problem. This is a counterattacking team that isn't great in possession. We don't create a lot in possession and are unable to control the flow of the midfield. A change of style won't fix this. We need better midfielders and a physical forward who can hold play if we are going to succeed in Amorim's style