Ruben Amorim: ‘Questions asked’ of Man United boss amid ‘scandalous’ claim
Ruben Amorim is facing “serious questions” at Man United as frustrations continue to rise, according to their former chief scout.
Mick Brown, who spent over a decade at Old Trafford during the club’s most successful period and remains very well-connected there, exclusively told Football Insider that the boss’ refusal to adapt his style of play is becoming an issue.
This comes following their 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, which saw Antoine Semenyo open the scoring following yet another error when playing out from the back.
That goal has been labelled “scandalous”, while Amorim’s continued insistence on forcing the players to play in a style which does not suit them is a “major concern”.
Brown told Football Insider earlier this month that Amorim is under growing pressure at Man United, with his side sat 14th in the league after 34 games.
However, Football Insider revealed Man United are unlikely to sack Amorim despite that pressure, and instead plan to back him in the transfer window.
Ruben Amorim under pressure after Man United latest
Brown told Football Insider in February that Amorim is under pressure at Man United given his failure to implement his ideas on the current squad.
Now, the former scout who has a wealth of experience working with elite managers including the likes of Ron Atkinson and Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, has insisted Amorim must adapt or concerns will continue to rise.
“This is starting to become a major concern,” he told Football Insider.
“There is an obsession at Man United with playing back and square.
“They get in their own back third, they come under pressure and they’re not confident.
“The centre-half plays it back to the goalkeeper, who then plays it to the left-sided defender, who also doesn’t want it, so he plays it wide to the left-wing-back.
“The issue is, he’s coming back down the line and he’s under pressure, so he has the ball taken off him, it gets knocked into the middle and they score.
“It’s a scandalous goal to give away, but they do it regularly.
“How many times must it happen before the manager makes a change?
“Amorim should have had enough time now to get his ideas across, and find out what works and what doesn’t.
“But he’s still forcing square pegs into round holes, asking players to do things they can’t do.
“If the players can’t play in this system, he has to change the system, because forcing them to play in a way they’re not capable of isn’t doing anybody any favours.
“It’s because of that, that some serious questions have to be asked of Amorim.“
Viktor Gyokeres update emerges at Old Trafford
Despite growing frustrations surrounding the manager, the club are aiming to back him in the transfer window to bring in players who more suit his style.
Football Insider revealed on 29 April that Man United are confident of signing Viktor Gyokeres, with sources claiming his arrival is “a done deal”.
The 26-year-old goal machine has been the top target at Old Trafford since Amorim’s appointment after they built a strong relationship during their time together at Sporting.
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed in November that Man United could tempt Gyokeres to sign regardless of whether they qualify for Europe’s premier competition.
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