December 25th 2024.
Jaap Stam, a former player for Manchester United, has expressed his willingness to join the coaching staff of the club. With the team struggling defensively under current manager Ruben Amorim, Stam hopes to lend his expertise and help improve their performance.
Since Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag, the team has only managed one clean sheet in nine matches. After a recent defeat to Bournemouth, Amorim will be looking to turn things around, starting with their upcoming match against Wolves.
Amorim brought in five members of his former staff from Sporting Lisbon, including Carlos Fernandes as assistant head coach, Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro as first-team coaches, Jorge Vital as first-team goalkeeper coach, and Paulo Barreira as physical performance coach.
Stam, speaking to Sports Lens, expressed his disappointment at never being approached by the club for a coaching role after his retirement in 2007. He believes he has the necessary experience and skills to help the club win trophies again, should Amorim be interested in bringing him back.
Amorim, meanwhile, is focused on improving the team's performance and pushing for a higher position in the table. He is also disappointed at not being contacted for a coaching role at United.
Stam, a member of United's treble-winning squad in 1999, expects a lot of changes at the club as Amorim continues to figure out the best players for his system.
The recent comments from Marcus Rashford about being ready for a new challenge and the next steps in his career have caused some speculation about a potential transfer away from United. Stam understands Rashford's position but hopes he can turn things around and continue his career at the club.
Stam believes that a top-eight finish and European qualification should be the minimum goal for United this season. He also hopes to see more consistency from the team, as they have struggled in recent seasons.
The win over Manchester City was a boost for the team, but Stam believes they need to consistently win games and secure European football. He is confident that the team can improve and compete for top positions in the league, but it is unfortunate that United is not being talked about in a more positive light.
With time and adaptation to Amorim's system, Stam believes the team can find their rhythm and achieve success. He hopes to see more consistency and fight from the players on the pitch.
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