November 24th 2024.
Ruben Amorim was visibly frustrated during Manchester United's draw with Ipswich Town. According to Owen Hargreaves, who was near the technical area during the game, Amorim was unhappy with several players including Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund, and Marcus Rashford at different points in the match. Despite an early lead thanks to Rashford's goal, United struggled to maintain their advantage and Ipswich Town equalized before halftime.
In his post-game comments, Amorim acknowledged that his players were struggling to adapt to his new style of play. Hargreaves also noted that the manager seemed to realize the challenge ahead of him during the game, despite his confident demeanor before kickoff. The former United player also expressed surprise at some of Amorim's tactical decisions, including not bringing on Kobbie Mainoo and playing Amad as a left-footed right wing-back.
Hargreaves believes that Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte will be Amorim's preferred midfield partnership going forward, as he feels that players like Christian Eriksen and Casemiro would struggle in the Premier League as a duo. He also thinks that it will take some time for United to find their best starting lineup and that they may continue to deliver disjointed performances as they adapt to Amorim's system.
Despite a strong start, United were ultimately outplayed by Ipswich Town, with Hargreaves noting that the visitors were the better team in the first half. He also believes that some players were playing out of position, which may have contributed to their struggles. However, he also sees potential in players like Martinez, Yoro, and Shaw, who made a positive impact when they came on as substitutes.
Overall, Hargreaves believes that Amorim's new style of play may not suit some of the current United players, but it is the direction the manager wants to take the team in. He suggests that those who do not fit into this system may not have a future at the club. It may take some time for United to fully adjust, but Hargreaves remains optimistic and believes that the team will look different in the coming weeks.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
