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RUBEN AMORIM BREAKS GOLDEN RULE: GARY NEVILLE SPOTS SHOCK MAN UTD FORMATION CHANGE
Why are Man Utd annoyed by leak rumours? Gary Neville discusses the "secret" shift to a back four during the Bournemouth draw.
Gary Neville, the Man U ex-defender, gave his opinion on the talk about the team's formation shift during their 4-4 draw with AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Fans were surprised during the game because the starting lineup seemed like it would be a back five, but the team switched to more of a four during the match.
This is weird because head coach Ruben Amorim was adamant for the first year or so that he wouldn't change tactics. He'd made it clear he wouldn't move from a five to a four.
He said something like No one, not even the Pope, will change my tactics. This is my job, my responsibility, my life. I won't change it.
Neville talked about those quotes on the latest Stick To Football podcast before speaking about United's changes.
He said, So, he's basically saying he'll never change the system. But on Monday night, the average positions and the graphic showed something different.
I mean, honestly, sometimes I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me because I couldn't figure out what he was doing. It was clear at the end that he was in a 4-2-4, but even during the game, something was up.
Did he change it? For the last 20 minutes, he was definitely in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-4. But in the first part of the game, something was different that they'd spotted earlier that week.
Apparently, United are a little annoyed because word got out that he's going to switch to a 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. He was super clear about not changing, but we've all wanted him to change and be more flexible. So where are we now? It's pretty clear he changed things on Monday.
At times, United looked like their old selves, but then old habits came back. Still, it's a good sign that the head coach is willing to adjust tactics.
But Bournemouth's coach, Andoni Iraola, didn't seem so sure about any changes. After the game, he said, I think it's the same system they always play; they just adjust based on who you're marking them with. In the end, it's a very flexible system.
Depending on the players, especially the outside players, they'll go lower if you mark them with a full-back and higher with a winger.
The positions in the middle, the six and eight, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, and even us, we were changing. It's supposed to be two against two, but it's not really.
We suffered in the first 15 or 20 minutes until we matched up well. But after we put Alex [Scott] there, we felt much more solid without the ball. And when you feel solid, you usually attack better, too.
Given United's upcoming absences, we'll see if they keep those changes or if it was a one-time thing.
ALAN SHEARER URGES KOBBIE MAINOO TO LEAVE MANCHESTER UNITED IN JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Alan Shearer and Paul Scholes claim Kobbie Mainoo must leave Manchester United to save his career after losing his place under Amorim.
Alan Shearer thinks Kobbie Mainoo should leave Manchester United since he's not getting enough playing time. Mainoo hasn't started a single Premier League game this season, only appearing as a substitute 11 times under coach Ruben Amorim.
In Monday's 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, Mainoo came off the bench and got a nice welcome from the Old Trafford crowd.
There's been a lot of talk about Mainoo leaving United recently. With the January transfer window coming up, it's unclear what will happen.
Clubs like Chelsea, West Ham, and Napoli are supposedly interested in signing Mainoo, but reports say United doesn't want to let him leave in January, despite all the rumours.
Shearer explained why leaving United might be good for Mainoo and actually help United too.
The coach clearly doesn't rate Kobbie Mainoo that much. If you can't break into the team when they're struggling, there's a problem, Shearer told Betfair.
It seems like it'd be better for everyone if he moved on.
We've seen this before with Manchester United players who don't fit into the manager's plans. He's not afraid to get rid of them, loan them out, or sell them. It looks like that might happen here.
I'm not part of the club. I don't know what his attitude is like. But from the outside, it looks like it would be best for him to leave and play some football in January.
Whether it's a loan or a permanent move, we'll have to wait. But if you're not playing, you need to think about leaving.
When asked about Mainoo's lack of playing time, Amorim admitted the reasons behind his choices.
I see him [Mainoo] as a starter like the other players, Amorim said last month. I just have to make a choice, and recently it hasn't been Kobbie.
I don't know about the future. Like with Casemiro, he wasn't playing, and then he did. I just want to win, and I don't care who plays.
United legend Paul Scholes agreed with Shearer, saying Mainoo might be better off leaving Old Trafford. He also responded to Amorim's comments.
This kid [Mainoo] is being wasted, not playing on a team that can't control the game, Scholes wrote on Instagram, replying to Amorim's recent quotes.
I hate seeing homegrown players leave, but it's probably best for him now. Enough is enough.
SIR ALEX FERGUSON IDENTIFIES THREE KEY SIGNINGS HELPING RUBEN AMORIM TRANSFORM MANCHESTER UNITED’S CURRENT FORM
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Ruben Amorim but warns a Premier League title may be a decade away, praising star keeper Senne Lammens.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the Man United legend, thinks it could be a decade or so before the club's back on top. But he's still supporting the current manager, Ruben Amorim.
Ferguson won a ton during his 26 years there: 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and a couple of Champions League wins.
Since he left in 2013, Man United hasn't won either of those competitions again.
The 2024-25 season was rough. Amorim came in mid-season, and the team finished 15th, their worst showing ever in the Premier League.
Things are a bit better this season. They're currently sixth, just two points outside the Champions League spots.
Ferguson told Press Box PR in Bahrain that he's behind Amorim as he tries to get Man United back to the top of English soccer.
He pointed to Liverpool's long wait for a title when talking about how long it might take Man United to win the Premier League again:
"He's got a good attitude, but it's tough," Ferguson said. I remember when I started, Liverpool was the team to beat. They were winning everything, but then it took them 31 years to win the league again.
We're in the same boat now. It could be ten, maybe eleven years, because that's just how things go. We have to be smart and make sure we're bringing in the right players.
Ferguson thinks Man United's recent signings have helped them this season.
He's been talking up goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who came over from Royal Antwerp for about £21.7 million.
The young Belgian has become the starting goalie and has made some great saves in his first 10 Premier League games.
Ferguson said Lammens could become a key player and mentioned Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo as good additions too.
"I think getting the goalie [Lammens] was a smart move," Ferguson said.
He's only 23, quick, and a good size, with good feet and hands. I think they needed someone like that. United has always had players that others can look up to, and I think he could be one of those guys.
The other two, [Bryan] Mbeumo and [Matheus] Cunha, look like they'll help us get back to where we need to be.
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