Ruben Amorim criticised for Manchester United's poor run of form - report

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has received criticism for failing to change his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation despite not getting positive results.

The Portuguese tactician has used the same set-up since arriving at Old Trafford, but he is beginning to be scrutinized after a poor run of results.

United lost by a solitary goal to Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday to make it back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.

They have lost four of their last five league games and have just two wins under Amorim.

In his post-match commentary after Man United lost to Wolves, pundit Don Hutchinson questioned Amorim for sticking with his 3-4-2-1 formation despite the club’s poor form.

He told ESPN: “I know he has only been there five minutes; I understand that, and I get that he has probably not gotten the personnel, especially in midfield.”

“The question I will ask Amorim is, why are you persevering with this three-at-the-back system, with your wing-backs, and two in midfield and three up front.”

” I think Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte is a good midfield that does not have to get around the pitch, but they are tidy in possession. So you get that extra number. Why would you play a two-man midfield against Premier League teams that get three in there, and you are consistently getting outnumbered? It does not make sense to me.”

Amorim needs to tweak the system to change United’s fortunes

After the defeat to Wolves, Man United are now 11 points behind the last UEFA Champions League spot. Amorim needs a drastic change to improve results.

There is no evidence to suggest that there has been any change since his arrival, most notably in the league.

Man United have not improved offensively. They have created 8.49 expected goals in seven league games and have scored nine goals.

Also, there has been no defensive improvement. They have conceded 8.6 expected goals against and have let in 12 goals.

The current crop of players are not suited to playing a 3-4-2-1 formation, and a tactical tweak is needed.

Amorim will need at least two transfer windows to sign the players who are suited to playing his preferred formation, but before that, he has to find a system that will improve the club’s results.

United are closer to the relegation zone than they are to the last Champions League spot. A drastic decision needs to be taken as soon as possible.

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Article written by Henry Thornton .