Ruben Amorim’s Struggles at Manchester United Echo Klopp’s Early Days
Ruben Amorim faces challenges at Manchester United, reminiscent of Klopp’s early Liverpool struggles
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Manchester: So, Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United isn’t exactly going smoothly. He took over from Erik ten Hag, and his first match ended in a draw against Ipswich Town. Since then, things have only gotten worse, with just two wins in the Premier League.
Recently, United has lost three games in a row, and fans are feeling the heat. They expected a lot after a big summer spending spree, bringing in players like Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt. But the results just aren’t matching the investment.
One big problem for Amorim is that his squad doesn’t really fit his preferred 3-4-3 system. He needs attacking wing-backs, but players like Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui aren’t cutting it. Plus, there’s Marcus Rashford, United’s highest earner, who Amorim seems keen to offload. But finding a buyer for him, given his hefty wages, could be tricky.
It’s interesting to compare this situation to Jurgen Klopp’s arrival at Liverpool back in 2015. Klopp took over a struggling team and was given time to build something special. He developed players to fit his style, turning guys like Jordan Henderson and James Milner into key contributors.
Klopp also adapted players like Roberto Firmino, who thrived under his guidance. This kind of patience and development is something United seems to be lacking right now.
As Liverpool.com points out, appointing Amorim might not have been a bad idea initially. But asking him to turn things around mid-season is a tall order. The challenges he faces seem almost impossible, especially when it comes to offloading players who cost a fortune under Ten Hag. It’s a tough spot for United fans to be in.
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