Pressure on Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim has reached new heights after reports of an urgent meeting with Portuguese coaches and senior club officials were revealed.
According to Indykaila News, the hierarchy is demanding tactical change, instructing Amorim in particular to abolish his preferred system and move towards the 4-3-3 tier.
Having built a reputation in Sports Lisbon with his 3-4-2-1 setup, Amorim has been reluctant to adapt since his arrival in Manchester.
Critics argue that his tactical rigidity is one of the key reasons behind United’s struggle this season, with the team unable to tie together a consistent outcome.
Reuben Amorim lost words after the meeting
Amorim “losts words” when asked to make adjustments, highlighting the growing tension between the manager and the board.
United’s leadership is said to believe that a more traditional 4-3-3 formation would be better suited to the team’s strengths, especially so that it can use offensive talent at its disposal.
Officials feel that re-shuffling is essential as players like Bruno Fernandez, Matthews Cunha and Benjamin Sesco are struggling to find the flow of Amorim’s current setup.
Perhaps the insider of Amorim’s most concern is argued that among senior club members he accepts that his firing is a matter of “when” rather than “if”.
Ineos has so far refrained from pulling the trigger, but the lack of progress on the pitch and the disgust of the manager deviating from his philosophy may accelerate their decisions.
Man United has the option to replace Amorim
The situation at Man United seems increasingly unacceptable to Amorim. The urgent meeting calling for tactical change reflects the board’s frustration and their declining confidence in his leadership.
If the results are not improved, and quickly, the number of days for managers at Old Trafford may be numbered.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner was keen to take up a United job and consider how he performed at Selhurst Park.
Fabrizio Romano confirms Man United has a “good personal connection” with his 55-year-old manager