November 26th 2024.
The new boss of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, has been making headlines lately as he takes on the challenge of leading one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. With his first game in charge resulting in a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, Amorim is aware that there may be some struggles ahead for his team.
In a recent interview, the former Sporting Lisbon manager admitted that it will take time for his philosophy to be fully implemented with a new group of players. However, despite the potential for some initial challenges, ex-Ireland defender and Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson is confident that the entire United squad will benefit from Amorim's arrival.
Lawrenson points out that under Amorim's predecessor, Erik ten Hag, United did manage to win two trophies but were underwhelming in the Premier League, sitting at 14th place when the Dutchman was eventually sacked. While he expects the team to improve under Amorim, Lawrenson does have concerns about midfielder Casemiro's ability to adapt to the new manager's demands.
The Brazilian started in United's game against Ipswich but was subbed off early for Manuel Ugarte, another player Amorim has previously worked with at Sporting. Lawrenson believes that Casemiro may struggle to keep up with the pressing style of play that Amorim prefers and could soon find himself out of the starting lineup.
However, Lawrenson also sees potential for England defender Harry Maguire to bounce back under Amorim's leadership. He believes that if Maguire were to approach Amorim and show him what he's capable of, the new boss may see him as a valuable asset to the team. Lawrenson suggests that playing in the middle of Amorim's back three could be a good fit for Maguire, despite his lack of pace.
As Manchester United prepares for their Europa League match against Bodø/Glimt and their upcoming Premier League game against Everton, it will be interesting to see how Amorim's coaching style and tactics will affect the team's performance. One thing is for sure, all eyes will be on Amorim as he continues to make his mark at Old Trafford.
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