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Manchester United have misplaced three out of 5 video games this new season, and have already exited the Carabao Cup whereas mendacity in 14th place within the Premier League desk.
All of the pre-season positivity appears to have evaporated, and acquainted questions proceed to be requested of Ruben Amorim, who appears to haven’t any reply at present.
Plenty of these questions appear to be round his most popular 3-4-3 formation, and the way that has hindered the Crimson Devils. The top coach remains adamant that he is not going to change, and if outcomes don’t enhance, one thing should change at Outdated Trafford.
For now, INEOS appear to be intent on backing their man, however rumours proceed to swirl surrounding the membership’s hunt for a successor.
Maguire on formation
Harry Maguire, one of many stalwarts within the workforce, was requested by Sky Sports in regards to the Portuguese tactician’s system and whether or not it truly has performed an element within the workforce’s dismal run of type since November final yr.
The Englishman refused to assault his coach, as an alternative revealing that it’s the gamers who’ve let Amorim down within the massive moments of video games.
“I believe the formation is a straightforward one to go at, as a result of we’re enjoying one thing a little bit bit completely different to everyone else. For me, it simply grew to become a straightforward one to go at when the outcomes don’t work.
“It is a straightforward one to go at when the outcomes do not work” 🗣️
Harry Maguire says the formation just isn’t the issue for Manchester United 👇 pic.twitter.com/03PmBlIhVc
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 19, 2025
“The formation has been nice. Like I mentioned, field to field we been fairly comfy in each recreation. Tactically we’ve been comfy in each recreation, it’s gotta be right down to the gamers. The gamers bought to take their moments, they bought to make the distinction in these moments.
“I believe this season, the primary 4 video games we simply haven’t carried out them “moments” effectively sufficient. And like I mentioned, we haven’t defended in our field effectively sufficient within the massive moments. Each time the opposing workforce comes close to the field, it finally ends up behind the web. Which is one thing we have to work on.
“However I believe the formation is simply a straightforward one to dig out as a result of we’ve not been profitable soccer matches. The formation is NOT a set formation, everybody says “3” or “5” however in a variety of phases of the sport, we play a again 4.
“We’ve been joyful for the reason that supervisor are available. It’s a straightforward one to dig out, nevertheless it’s right down to the gamers to execute. And if you happen to’re an excellent participant, you possibly can play in ANY formation.”
Gamers have let down Amorim, not the system
There may be actually some proof to again up his phrases. United dominated Arsenal within the first recreation of the brand new Premier League season, just for the attackers to fail to attain whereas goalkeeper Altay Bayindir had a shocker in aim.
Even towards Fulham, the 20-time English league champions could have been out of sight throughout the first half itself however for profligacy when it mattered.
Within the Manchester derby, the backline, together with Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw had a recreation to overlook. However the workforce is actually working out of time and excuses.
One thing should give, and hopefully, like Harry Maguire mentioned, the gamers can produce on the pitch if they need Amorim to remain at Outdated Trafford.
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