Three Man United moments vs Brentford which show Ruben Amorim will be sacked
Man United were embarrassed by Brentford as they lost 3-1 with Ruben Amorim edging ever closer to being sacked.
Ruben Amorim’s fate is set to be decided at Man United with his job hanging by a thread following another terrible defeat.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider on 24 September that sacking Amorim could cost Man United more than £12million.
Football Insider picks out three key moments that provides further evidence the Portuguese manager is a dead man walking at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim deploys ridiculous high line against Brentford’s counter-attack
Keith Andrews has set up his side to exploit space in behind against opponents who believe they will dominate the ball.
The Bees had great success against Aston Villa and Chelsea with this tactical plan and it worked again against United.
Igor Thiago’s opener came from a Jordan Henderson ball over the top as Harry Maguire attempted to play the forward offside.
The Brazilian timed his run to perfection and smashed the ball home as the Englishman got nowhere close to catching him.
Knowing how Brentford get success against high lines, it is startling that Amorim didn’t prepare for this and once again shows his managerial naivety.
Bruno Fernandes wasted in centre-midfield
Team news prior to the match saw Amad Diallo missing out due to personal reasons which opened up a dilemma at right-wingback.
Diogo Dalot was recalled to play in the Ivorian’s place with Bryan Mbeumo entrusted in one of the number 10 roles behind Benjamin Sesko.
This ensured that Bruno Fernandes operated in the deep-lying role of United’s midfield. As even floating football fans know, this is not the playmaker’s best position.
Amorim missed an excellent opportunity to show attacking impetus by playing Mbeumo in a wide right role and the Portuguese as the centre-attacking midfielder where he is far more influential on proceedings.
Yet another tactical decision that has left fans perplexed as the former Sporting CP boss continues to put square pegs in round holes.
Amorim with head in hands as Fernandes misses penalty
Reminiscent of the shocking EFL Cup exit to Grimsby Town, the Portuguese was seen with his heads in his hands once again.
Amorim couldn’t bear to watch not only the spot-kick but the lengthy build-up before Fernandes stepped up. This sends out a terrible message of a lack of faith in his players and their abilities.
The manager’s nervousness on the touchline can’t not be felt and Fernandes’ meek response to the pressure spoke volumes.