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Ruben Amorim’s influence at Manchester United is already beginning to show as his style of football takes shape at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese coach has spent the past five weeks assessing and molding his squad since replacing Erik ten Hag as manager.
In his first eight games, Amorim has secured four wins and three losses in all competitions.
Despite the mixed results, there are clear signs that Amorim’s tactical ideas are beginning to resonate with the players.
Several individuals are beginning to thrive under his management.
Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Noussair Mazraoui instantly come to mind.
The three mentioned have become essential to Amorim’s plans, delivering promising performances.
Amorim’s approach appears to emphasise accountability and unity, as seen during recent matches.
Fernandes has played a critical role in reinforcing Amorim’s message on the pitch, particularly during the 4-3 loss to Tottenham.
When Jonny Evans replaced Lindelof, Fernandes was quick to organise and encourage his teammates.
Fernandes took time to speak individually with his teammates, ensuring everyone knew their roles.
However, despite this clear level of delegation, an ex-United player has been quick to warn Amorim.
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Louis Saha believes Amorim must avoid taking on too much responsibility in acting like a “one-man band” at the club.
Speaking to Betfred, Saha explained: “Ruben Amorim’s brutally honest and well balanced.
“He understands that communication needs to be right.
“However at the same time, he can’t go round acting like a school teacher.
“He needs to give the players responsibility.”
Saha emphasised the need for collective responsibility from the squad as Amorim lays the foundation for success.
“At this very moment, he wants consistency and the basics to be done right.
“Players doing well for one game isn’t enough,” he said.
“I think on Sunday they were still lucky because only one player was capable of turning the game around.
“Amad [Diallo] can’t do it alone.
“Bruno [Fernandes] can’t do it alone.
“They need most of the starting eleven to be at that level every week and the manager is asking for much more from the players.”
While Saha’s remarks seem valid on the surface, they may appear misplaced given the shared leadership within the team.
Amorim’s early tenure shows signs of collective responsibility, indicating he’s fostering the right environment for long-term success.
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