Will Ruben Amorim's Tenure at Manchester United Face Challenges and Potential Setbacks?
Ruben Amorim's face is beginning to show the signs of a man filled with remorse. Their recent home defeat to Newcastle United, making it the fifth loss in six matches for Manchester United, has left them languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table. In Amorim's own words, relegation is now a "possibility" as United's struggles continue to worsen.
Few predicted that Manchester United's fortunes would take such a drastic turn following Amorim's appointment from Sporting CP. However, the response from the Old Trafford players to the new boss has been less than inspiring. The Red Devils are still plagued by the same age-old problems.
Against Newcastle, Manchester United showed all the signs of a team lacking motivation. They looked sluggish and appeared to lack the energy to keep up with their visitors. The visitors' midfield trio of Bruno Guimares, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali completely outclassed Manchester United's Casemiro and Christian Eriksen. The mismatch was palpable.
Amorim has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, which doesn't seem to be the best fit for the squad he inherited from Erik ten Hag. As time goes by, it is expected that Amorim will sign new players to adapt to this new system. However, until then, the question remains whether Amorim should compromise on his principles to achieve immediate results. The pressure is mounting.
"I have to sell my idea," said Amorim after the 2-0 home loss to Newcastle. "If I keep changing things every time, it will only get worse. But I understand the players are struggling because they've spent years playing one way, and now they're playing another way, with all these losses, it's really tough on them, and you can feel it during the game."
Amorim is dealing with years of mismanagement from various Manchester United regimes. His appointment, coupled with INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's influence as new minority owners, was supposed to mark a new era at Old Trafford. However, it seems there's a deep-rooted mediocrity that needs to be tackled before United can start rebuilding.
As things stand, this season could get even worse for Manchester United, with an away match against table-topping Liverpool looming this weekend. Just seven points separate United from the bottom three, and that gap could widen by the time the full-time whistle blows at Anfield. Amorim now knows how his predecessors, including Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jose Mourinho, Louis van Gaal, and David Moyes, felt.
Amorim's business strategy, focused on implementing a new 3-4-3 formation and signing new players, might be crucial for Manchester United's performance in sports. The lackluster performance in sports matches, resulting in losses, is putting a significant financial strain on Manchester United's business, potentially impacting their revenue from ticket sales and merchandise.
