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Ruben Amorim, the new Manchester United boss, celebrated a thrilling 3-2 Europa League triumph against Bodo/Glimt on his Old Trafford debut. Although his team emerged victorious, Amorim admitted to feeling anxious as his players attempt to adapt to his new system. The Portuguese coach has shifted to a wing-back formation that United have not used in recent years, and this comes at a time when the fixture congestion is the most hectic. He told TNT Sports that he becomes anxious because he is unsure how his new system will work as the squad has had only two full training sessions with him.
Amorim’s playstyle underscores the importance of the number nine role, whereby the player selected for this position is supposed to occupy the opposition defence while waiting for support. During the Ipswich game earlier in the week, Amorim had noted that Marcus Rashford was not well-suited for this role. However, during the Bodo/Glimt game, Rasmus Hojlund was more encouraging, although his fatigue was clear when the game ended. Amorim maintains that his use of wing-backs is not revolutionary, but his formation relies heavily on the performance of the player in this position.
The Manchester United boss has very little time to prepare for the upcoming games, with the longest gap between fixtures being four days until the end of the year. The Carabao Cup games will make it more challenging for Amorim, as there will be no bigger gap between games before the end of January. There is a sense that Amorim is enjoying his time with the club, especially following his warm reception by the United fans as he walked out of Old Trafford after the Bodo/Glimt game victory. The fans have even created a song for him.
Despite the celebrations, Amorim acknowledged that there were areas of improvement that need focus. He was pleased with how his team controlled the tempo and was able to push higher up the pitch, creating more chances in the game. However, he lamented that they failed to kill the game during the second half. While Garnacho missed two significant opportunities, Marcus Rashford’s substitute appearance saw him flash a ball across the goal. “I like the way the players tried to play our game,” Amorim added. “Sometimes we won the ball and have had problems in the past, giving the ball away too much – the mindset is keeping the ball. They are really trying, and I think we deserved the win.
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