Amorim has faced a rocky start since arriving from Sporting in November amidst a demanding winter fixture schedule, losing eight out of his first 20 matches in charge. ..Continue Reading
Although the frequency of games has decreased at the beginning of 2025, there has been little improvement in performance, leading to frustration among fans.
United have managed to win six of their last eight matches but have narrowly edged out victories against Southampton, Rangers, Fulham, and Leicester City during this period.
There is a general understanding that Amorim needs time to bring in his own players, having inherited a mixed squad assembled by Erik ten Hag.
However, it will become increasingly difficult for him to sell his philosophy if the team’s struggles continue until the end of the season.
Concerns about meeting Amorim’s demands are reportedly spreading throughout the United dressing room.
According to Mail Sport, some players have questioned whether the Portuguese coach needs to adjust his preferred playing style to get better results.
It is said that Amorim’s players are growing concerned that their early issues will not improve unless he is willing to soften his rigid approach.
Amorim has publicly stated his commitment to the 3-4-2-1 system that he has used for most of his coaching career.
He maintained his philosophy despite a rough start at Sporting before leading the Lisbon giants to the top of Portuguese football.
However, inconsistent results, particularly at Old Trafford, have increased scrutiny and pressure on Amorim to reconsider his tactics.
Gary Neville is among the public critics of Amorim’s preferred style, suggesting that he risks losing the dressing room’s confidence if there is no improvement.
“I thought it would get better when Ruben Amorim came in, the enthusiasm of him and the new system, the players would buy into, and we’d see a bounce, but we’ve seen the absolute opposite, and it’s got a lot worse,” Neville explained earlier this month.
“They [United] are obviously going to stick with Amorim. But the more you lose, the more difficult it is for the manager to convince the players of his idea.
“It will depress the thoughts of the players to a point whereby they’ll start to lose faith in the idea, and it’ll damage you.”
