Man Utd chiefs' messages as Ruben Amorim pressure mounts amid tactical concernsManchester United head coach Ruben Amorim switched up his tactical approach against Bournemouth last monthView 2 Images Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (Image: Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Manchester United and Ruben Amorim's tactics have been under the microscope due to on-pitch performances, but one particular incident this season prompted the club's hierarchy to take action. ‌Amorim was appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor at Old Trafford in November 2024, but his tenure has been anything but smooth sailing. ‌Man Utd handed Carlos Baleba transfer timeline after opening January talks for £100m star READ MORE :Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds as Ruben Amorim handed major problem READ MORE :Despite a slight upturn in results, performances continue to be a cause for concern. In that match, Amorim opted for a more adaptable approach in an attempt to address his team's defensive frailties. View 2 Images Manchester United's head of recruitment Christopher Vivell (Image: Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)‌"We know they play with two in the middle, we tried to overload with our three plus Alex [Iwobi].

Source: Daily Mirror January 03, 2026 14:34 UTC