November 29th 2024.
In his first game as Manchester United manager at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim secured a thrilling victory against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. However, former United player Owen Hargreaves has raised concerns about Amorim's midfield tactics, warning that they may not hold up against top teams like Arsenal and Manchester City.
Despite the early goal from Alejandro Garnarcho, United found themselves trailing in the 23rd minute. But the team fought back, with Rasmus Hojlund equalizing just before halftime and then scoring the winning goal in the 50th minute. Amorim had chosen to start with a central-midfield pairing of Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes, with Mason Mount and Garnacho playing in support of Hojlund.
Hargreaves believes that against tougher opponents, such as Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League match, United will need to play with a three-man midfield. He expressed doubts about whether the current players have the ability to win the Premier League or Champions League, but acknowledged that it takes time to build a strong team through recruitment.
He also noted that playing two in midfield requires "super-athletes" who can cover a lot of ground, which may not be the case for United. He suggests that Amorim may need to make some adjustments, such as having one of the No.10s drop deeper and a wing-back playing higher up for width.
Hargreaves acknowledges that this is a work in progress and urges patience from the fans. He also believes that Kobbie Mainoo, who has yet to feature in Amorim's two games as manager, will play a crucial role in United's midfield in the future. He praises Ugarte's performance in the recent match and highlights the potential of young players like Hojlund under Amorim's guidance.
He also looks forward to the return of injured players like Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw, as well as the impressive performances of Noussair Mazraoui. Hargreaves sees a lot of potential in this United team and is excited to see how they will continue to develop under Amorim's leadership.
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