Amorim’s Principles vs. United’s Performance: Where It’s Going Wrong

[@Tontonnels-22]

You are so true, i am a fan of sporting and i love the fact that you dont blame Amorim for the bad results. He needs high IQ players but mostly players that want to follow rules from the manager. Best video i've seen speaking of Man U so far.👌🏼

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you so much man. I love hearing from Sporting fans to make sure I did a good job seeing Amorims playing style. Thanks for watching and the support

[@John_Kennedy27]

The performances are not Amorim's fault, and I love what he's doing so far for the most part, but he has also made some obvious mistakes, particularly in the Bournemouth game. But hey, we'll put that down to him still learning the team for now.

[@mkmp7154]

If his team is stupid and not as technically good, then it is his fault for setting them up to play a way they cannot. He's an idiot. He should do low block and defend like Bolton with one ball over the top 😂😂

[@John_Kennedy27]

@mkmp7154 and how exactly would that help the team develop? Is that not basically what we've been doing for fucking years? Pretty sure the point is this season is a write off anyway, he wants to see who can and cannot play his system so he can get rid of the useless players and get the ones he needs. "Play a low block" fuck off 😂

[@leri7222]

Oh trust me, only low IQ supporters will blame Reuben…. We know he’s plan works, seen it against ManCity twice. Wasn’t pleased with having a new coach but he’s won me over already lol…PLUS HES GETTING RID OF RASHFORD lol

[@Mediapranks_ug]

Most people make sky sports recap videos in their voice but am happy that you're a true analyst not just copying others

[@SemeexFootball]

I started the channel literally because I never heard my thoughts being said anywhere else. so thank you for noticing that. I appreciate it.

[@JT-ts6nr]

First time your video has been suggested to me. I am subscribing.

[@SemeexFootball]

thanks and please share with friends who may like this kind of content, because as you said KZbin doesn't suggest me enough or often

[@allandavid413]

Same

[@lancerevo9747]

Biggest issue i have with the team is the fact that they don't move off the ball. They just stand flat while being marked out- and this has lasted since the time of Ole!!!

[@SemeexFootball]

For sure and at least now with this manager we should be 100% sure he’s training them to run and im sure ETH was too, so im not sure what the problem is. It seems they just want a thru ball in transition or a one on one situation for one of the wingers like Rashford or Garna, or Amad so they forgot how to or just never knew how to create chances together by moving the ball around and making runs. Thanks for watching.

[@Edd-95]

Exactly, this is what I have been telling my fellow united fans for the last 15 months

[@kaisholeopard]

You are a new young modern chef hired by a renowned famous 5 Michelin star restaurant, you enter the kitchen your staff are a mixed bag,lone rangers, some are seated instead of paying attention, some are doing tik tok dance videos, you introduce yourself telling them what you expect from them 1st month is an up and down menu wise with lots of delays customers grumble. Ruben Amorim welcome to the Manchester United sh*t show produced by the Glazers, Co produced by Ineos Big Jim directed by DJ Omar Barrada and the entourage of D.J-J.C.Blanc, D.J-Dave “Marginal Gains” Brailsford, D.J- Jason “Willy “ Wilcox. Thanks again bro great analysis happy holidays, Merry Christmas 🎄 to all Manchester United fans around the world 🌎 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@StarFazer7]

Recently started watching your videos, but this is probably your best video.

[@SemeexFootball]

I gotta tell you this is tied for the longest I ever worked on a. Video. The other one was a long time ago when Leny signed. Thanks for being a new watcher. I really appreciate the kind words cause I always think maybe my views are low cause my videos suck. lol

[@Manunitedlane]

​@@SemeexFootballit takes time to get going

[@ColeDaSoul]

@@SemeexFootball you did great honestly . i learned alot about our players. also rashford should be eating off this system because hes a great runner but i guess its mental

[@saikatmaity375]

Also noticed the lack of confidence in our players to make a decisive pass. The difference between our players and Bournemouths in their first touch and their awareness of the positioning of opponents to create a bit of space was clear. Technical ability in tight spaces - every team in the EPL is better at this than Man Utd. Love your content and your insights. Keep it going!

[@SemeexFootball]

Our players are a mess sometimes. I think we need to bring in a couple confident players to get these guys believing again. But it starts with doing the simple things like making runs all the time.

[@ethiofriendship4909]

What an analysis!!! Man

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the comment

[@Jomo-x6n]

Diagonal run, straight run or whatever, it is another word for off the ball movements. With us it's a big fat zero. Our players were as static as a lighthouse in a storm.

[@SemeexFootball]

It’s so annoying to watch players not do the simple things. You have to make the runs even if you don’t think you’re going to get the ball because it open up space and moves opposing players around. Anyway thanks for watching

[@chikku807]

Honestly your analysis is very insightful and refreshing. I admit i am one of those who doesn't really believe in Bruno because of his erratic nature, i was like that from a long ago however not just this season. But in your video you backed up your point with examples from the game which makes it much simpler to understand. And for sure the mentality/confidence issue seems to be a big thing at this club especially in the last decade. I think a lot of players fall to the pressure to succeed here which tbh i really think is second to none bar Real but they've been fortunate to not completely fall off recently. So it makes sense that a lot of players show that lack of confidence in the pitch and look confused. Another thing i really liked in this video is the comparison with Sporting to see what we're trying to achieve. I feel like that was a topic of conversation as amorim was coming in but nowadays most fans are too self centered and just look at the surface level and blame the wrong person(s). Like you said we should always keep in mind Amorim's tactics and where they're trying to go because otherwise we all start to blame players and managers without fully understanding who's really at fault

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for being open minded enough to consider my point of view. Like I said in the video winning isn’t the most important thing right now. We’ve won games without doing any of the tactics correctly because Amad or someone else does something special that wasn’t really a planned pattern of play per se. Then after the win our manager says “I can see the storm coming” it’s because that’s not the kind of win he wants. I can almost guarantee he would happier if we draw instead of win but make 90% of the runs required in the patterns he wants because right now we aren’t even doing 50% of what he’s looking for. Hey thank you so much for watching and commenting. Please share the video if you have friends who might like it.

[@chikku807]

@SemeexFootball oh yeah forgot to mention Amad before but he's one of my favorites as well like Mainoo for example, both are fan favorites, so the Amad example was interesting as well because I got carried away with the Amad hype too so I'm gonna look out for those moments in the next games. Absolutely agree about players coming up with brilliant contributions without truly helping the team, i mean hey that's basically Rashford's career here. Would be a shame if likes of Amad and Mainoo become like that too in front of our eyes. They gotta improve their understanding of the game as well as technical/physical aspects.

[@uzohcharles5943]

You’re one of the best Man U pages, your insights are really mind opening and I’ve never really thought of the team play like this before

[@SemeexFootball]

thank you man. I really appreciate the kind words. I would also really appreciate it if you shared my video with your friends who may like this kind of stuff because I am new to KZbin and sometimes I only get like 300 views. KZbin barely shares my video with people cause I'm new.

[@justhavefun10]

I watched Sporting and I agree with you completely

[@SemeexFootball]

thank you for confirming. It's appreciated when Sporting fans tell me I'm on the right track. thanks.

[@by.othman]

Fabulously done... You definitely should have more views and more subscribers. Keep up the good work, the numbers will come...

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks, I'm really trying to get the word out and trying to get more people to understand what's going on at this club. When I see the view count though it makes me feel like maybe I’m not good at this and I don’t know what I’m doing. So thank you for the compliment it helps me keep trying.

[@jimmyjemal8802]

Excellent analysis. You see Rashford for what he is doing which so called professionals dont. Rashford is a bad apple. Just like Pogba, Sancho and others before him.

[@SemeexFootball]

sad but may be true

[@LynnGoldridge]

KZbin suggested this video to me and u made perfect sense...I said to myself ill only subscribe after reaching the middle of the video thats if u make sense...u gained 1 new sub, keep it up! Analysis especially the diagonal runs taught me alot..man united 4 life

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks 🙏 I appreciate it as it took me 11 months to get to a thousand subscribers so I appreciate every single one

[@franksikazwe463]

it's not a confidence issue. Rather Amorim knows it's an IQ issue. He is just being kind with his words.

[@SemeexFootball]

Very possible.

[@Edd-95]

I Agree 💯.Most of the players have low IQ .I have noticed this for about 13 months

[@joseeskauriatza1698]

Very knowledgable... a fresh breath of football analysis

[@SemeexFootball]

Glad you like it!

[@aravindhari1559]

100 percent ball knowledge keep up the good work

[@BongoJulius]

You are very right that is how we don't score goals we always finds it difficult to create chances ..we Al makes a lot of back pass even at times the ball should have been passed forward .

[@SemeexFootball]

Happens way too often. SAF used to bench players for passing backwards too much.

[@amosngopwa3081]

It's not just the back passes that frustrate me. It's the lack of any kind of attacking instincts. They just have no idea what to do, that's why they make terrible decisions in attacking phases. Look at Garnacho for example. He's young, I understand. However, he just seems to lack any kind of footballing IQ to play for a club like Man United. He fluffs passes or basically refuses to make obvious ones, and has no idea when to pass, dribble or shoot.

[@AbdullahAlMaawali60]

Another great video and great analysis pal. With regard to transfers I can’t see us going strong in the January window unless we sell Rashford. I feel for Amorim he inherited a very poor squad built by almost 3 past managers and were not great signings anyway. The rebuild is gonna take time and we have to be patient as fans and supporters of this great club. I have high hopes on Amorim and truly believe that he’s the right one for us. Have great festive holidays and happy new year.

[@laflame6005]

happy holidays brother

[@SemeexFootball]

I agree and we need to sell some players first or let them go, if we want to make any significant moves in January and Summer. This needs to happen so we can have a good year next season.

[@d1want34]

Was recommended to my feed, subscribed!

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you so much for subscribing. I really appreciate it.

[@d1want34]

@@SemeexFootball I've been watching united closely since ETH first pre-season, and after 3 years, they still can't play from the back properly.. 19 other Pl teams can do it better than United, do u know why this is?

[@rhodesthehairstylist]

No the mic didn't pick it up you bought a good device 😂. You got a new subscriber!

[@SemeexFootball]

Lol thanks i didnt know at the time

[@armondy5321]

its crazy how the united channels making actual good content are the smallest ones lmao, u got a new subscriber my man.

[@SemeexFootball]

I’m just trying to put out something different and get a conversation going. Also I don’t make any money off this. Im actually a professional coach. Not football a different sport. Manchester United is my obsession and my friends get sick of hearing me talk about it so now i talk to a camera and share it with you guys.lol thank you so much for subscribing it means a lot to me. Some of my videos only get like 300 views so i never really feel like people like my videos.

[@jasonmillsom2981]

This analysis was pretty elite, I've been arguing Amorims philosophy, tactics and style of play aren't the issue, it's the players available. ETH issue was he compromised a lot of his Ajax philosophy and style, bc of the players available and it costed him in the end

[@SemeexFootball]

100% agree Amorim just needs to keep doing what he’s doing and INEOS need to provide him the ingredients so he can cook up something special

[@kabeersh6971]

You’re spot on..! Here’s my take.. United has forgotten how to play forward passes.. when OGS was the manager, Cavani was a target man. The other players do not consider Hojlund as a target man. Except for Amad Diallo.. Secondly decision making in the final third, which is the most frustrating with this United team. Thirdly, There needs to be an anchor mid fielder to receive the passes and distribute. Finally as you mentioned this team does not have tactical intelligence. Everyone thinks about individual performance and not the team. Transfer wise A striker Osimhen or Gyokeres Someone like JS Park.. Ederson would be the best bet. Theo Hernandez or Alvarez both would be excellent options

[@SemeexFootball]

I agree on just about everything you said. We definitely need a mid fielder to distribute like a maestro. We were all hoping Kobbie can progress the ball with a dribble and then distribute but it doesn't happen enough. he's also young. Ederson would be great but I think we still need another one too. specially because Amorim rotates his squad a lot. also as you said the players need to learn passing patterns so they share the ball and stop trying to be the hero in the final third.

[@ravelleburns7500]

This has fast become my favorite channel to get my United content. 2025 this man will Blow up

[@SemeexFootball]

You really think so? Even though i have an American accent? I feel like Europeans wont give me a chance because of the American stigma even though i actually wasnt born in the US and grew up playing football every day until our family moved to the USA when I was 14. I’ve always loved football and obsessed about United. Thank you so much for the kind words and i will keep going and I hope you enjoy what i do. Thank you.

[@ravelleburns7500]

@ I actually never thought about the stigma me being in America my whole life it never came to mind I pray that wouldn’t stop your growth though. You’ve got great points and you’re good at explaining the way you see things. And you bring a calmness to the chaos that is Manchester United

[@zelareka]

@@SemeexFootball I am portuguese and I dont care if your accent is american, keep the videos coming

[@oreayodaramola6490]

Great Video man. You’ve got a subscriber in me. Could your next vid be about transfer targets?

[@SemeexFootball]

Possibly! The window is opening soon so if not the next video then maybe the one after. Thanks for watching and subbing

[@expertgaming4772]

Fantastic guy , loved yr explanations and yr channel will be booming in 2025 ❤❤

[@miguelj6531]

U are 💯% correct, but Almorin has some blame to get too because of his starting 11 at times.

[@SemeexFootball]

So at Sporting he rotated his squad relentlessly just like he’s doing here. That’s not going to stop. It’s on INEOs to provide him a good squad

[@Outis402]

I absolutely loved this video. I wish I could like it more than once. You've just earned a new subscriber, and I hope that you post more often. You're spot on about Bruno. That's the best analysis I've seen about the guy during his time at United. It pisses me off so much when people act like he's our worst player or is a liability. There's a reason EVERY coach he's played under plays him in every single game. He's our best and most intelligent player going forward. It's the players around him that are the shit ones. Bruno is like a robot. He perfectly executes the instructions from the managers to the tee. He is wasteful at times. Don't get me wrong. But we all know why he gets so frustrated and tries to do everything by himself. Great video, love it.

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for the kind words and the new subscription! I think what you're saying about Bruno is spot on! He just needs to keep his cool when things go bad

[@Outis402]

@SemeexFootball Exactly. I have a feeling he'll get better and better under Amorim. He's definitely maturing as he ages and with a better, more energetic team around him he'll be amazing.

[@noelmalefula4607]

Wow amazing analysis, you gained a subscription

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate it.

[@victoronyambu5142]

A very good theory ns it hold water

[@hirwacorso2079]

An honest review for sure! u got yourself a new follower.

[@SemeexFootball]

I appreciate that!

[@kaisholeopard]

You are a new young modern chef hired by a renowned famous 5 Michelin star restaurant, you enter the kitchen your staff are a mixed bag,lone rangers, some are seated instead of paying attention, some are doing tik tok dance videos, you introduce yourself telling them what you expect from them 1st month is an up and down menu wise with lots of delays customers grumble. Ruben Amorim welcome to the Manchester United sh*t show produced by the Glazers, Co produced by Ineos Big Jim directed by DJ Omar Barrada and the entourage of D.J-J.C.Blanc, D.J-Dave “Marginal Gains” Brailsford, D.J- Jason “Willy “ Wilcox. Thanks again bro great analysis happy holidays, Merry Christmas 🎄 to all Manchester United fans around the world we will rise again 🌎 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@SemeexFootball]

I agree with everything you said except the 5 star Michelin part. By now they would’ve taken our stars away. Lol Merry Christmas

[@Sxmutd]

You got a new subscriber your ball knowledge is solid

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks man I appreciate it, I try my best to give some insight into what we're all seeing.

[@pedrojoaovinhasdesousa6230]

Serious and deep analisys you bting to the table, absolutely right. Congratulations, my man

[@SemeexFootball]

Much appreciated. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@J4cktown_601]

I’d rather have an unknown that will run hard and follow directions. Plus there won’t be overbearing expectations from media and fans.

[@jamesmccaul2945]

Interesting video, i enjoyed it!

[@SemeexFootball]

Glad to hear that! I really appreciate the support. I’m new to this whole thing

[@nickolasradovanovic]

Thanks heaps for explaining Ruben’s tactics with examples, good and bad. It’s pretty much as I thought, although I’d love to see diagonals and decoys in build-up as much as the final third. Maybe I’m asking too much, but hell, on current salaries, players should be seeing those runs as they sleep, and throwing up as they leave the pitch! Still hopeful re Alphonso, and yeah, I agree that an effective striker requires better wingers. So the priority has to be there, and I’m confident that management will get it right whoever comes in. That said, I get the Gyokeres knowing Ruben’s style argument, but on the other hand, if Ruben made Gyokeres, what could he do with Osimhen? Oh yeah, I’d love to see that! Either would be awesome. Re Marcus, I’m not convinced that his statement is such a stir-up given that United had already indicated they’ll be open to offers. It just seems to be a mutual understanding surrounded by standard spin from both sides and over-dramatisation by the media. So I don’t think it would influence his value, although I do expect a cut-price deal regardless, and so should United. Bottom line - neither camp is happy - he needs to go - everyone knows it. Anyway, thanks for being so much more professional and stimulating than the other dreary fan channels. Hoping next year brings the rewards you deserve.

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for all your support and always watching and commenting. I hope you’re right about Alphonso he would be my top choice. As for what Rubin can do with Osimhen, I agree it could be great but the issue is Ruben has so much to do with so many players that if Gyokeres came instead Ruben can focus on the other players and Gyokeres can actually help the others adapt. He could be a leader on the forward line also teaching players. But either way we would be better with any of them two. Marcus idk about 🤷🏻 it just all seems a mess.

[@nickolasradovanovic]

@@SemeexFootballOr maybe not so messy…. United - “Marcus, probably best that you move on” Marcus - “Yeah, probably best that I move on” Napoli - “We’ll take Marcus if you take Victor” Jason - “Omar, hold my beer!” ….A happy holidays fairy tale?

[@andrewngula6155]

Wow your explanation is so clear, for the first time I understand about those diagonal runs. Let's get rid of all those sitting on big wages yet they can't fit in this system period

[@expertgaming4772]

Agreed man , big ups ❤

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you man, I appreciate that

[@rahulsihara8946]

thanks for sharing your insights. you are on point.

[@SemeexFootball]

Glad you like it.

[@stevieharte1656]

The eye test is the true facts 👍

[@Wanderhisway]

I understand your perspective. Our players need to improve their decision-making and not smart. It’s no surprise that Ten Hag mentioned they do not have the ability to adapt to his system.

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you 🙏

[@Moonmaestro11]

New here, subscribed cause you seem like a knowledgeable man and agree with a lot of your takes, I’d like to see a video on possible targets you think we should look at summer when we can properly address our squad

[@SemeexFootball]

I appreciate that man, I'll try to cover possible targets in a future video for sure.

[@nejcslamberger2596]

Great podcast🙌

[@SemeexFootball]

Appreciate it! I’m always self conscious after I finish a video about wether or not people are going to like it or even watch more then the first 2 minutes

[@PedroMouta1920]

going with 851 likes as I watch the video - happy for you! ;)

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you so much man

[@artobjective]

Brilliant analysis… wish you did more videos. I like your Rashford theory. As for the diagonal runs, I too tortured myself with a rewatch, I would say they are fearful to attack the empty space, as you call it diagonal runs, but the problem is if they loose the ball they are screwed. It is a mentality thing. They fear loosing the ball .. that is also why their press sucks. But all in all I didńt think the last game was all bad. Just they MUST get into scoring goals.. cause you won’t always get som many chances… the attack needs the confidence from the defense

[@SemeexFootball]

thank you for watching and yeah rewatching the game feels like torture sometimes but because I already know the score the second time I watch the game I can really see the game clearly and see where we missed opportunities. They probably are fearful as you say but their professionals and have to find a way to get to their best. or they need to be moved on and we need to recruit new talented players.

[@dentaxi6074]

My friend recommended your channel n honestly I'm not disappointed ,luv your content 😍 keep it up 👍✌️

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks man I appreciate that. 🙏

[@dentaxi6074]

@SemeexFootball and one more thing much luv from India 🇮🇳 we need people like you ♥️😍 who make content on Manchester United n football ⚽ more power to you big brother the way you conduct ✌️👌

[@haritpk]

This was a great video. I haven't watched enough of Sporting to know about the diagonal runs, but I sure as hell know we don't do them. About the Malacia situations though, I felt like the passing angle was cut out by the Bournemouth player. At least I'm one of the cases. Malacia also probably doesn't have confidence in his game yet after his long injury. But I see your points. Bruno works better with Dalot, Ericsson, Cassemiro. Players with football intelligence.

[@SemeexFootball]

the thing with the Malacia example is that he didn't even consider the pass. his first touch was away and inside. his first touch could've sent the ball into the space in front of Bruno, which is what Sporting do because they know their teammate's going there. Also if the pass doesn't work you would turn the ball over up field and very close to the sideline which makes it a lot less likely to be countered on by the opposing team. Diagonal runs by the way from the inside out is also a staple of how Ralf Ragnick teams attack in the final third. pretty funny we were bad at them during his time too.

[@DjStally]

The manager should sit down and show the guys videos of matches like this, Jose used to do this when he was at Chelsea

[@SemeexFootball]

the manager said in a press conference that if he makes them watch more then 12 minutes they don't focus. you would think with how much they get paid they could focus on their jobs for more then 12 minutes but hey these are the players we got. thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it

[@markmorrisweeman6355]

Wow. I do admire the video. I hope the coach gets better player to understand his methods

[@SemeexFootball]

It's going to take time to build a team that can play this way.

[@dark_memer42]

Appreciate the insight thank you

[@SemeexFootball]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and commenting

[@AyushSingh-wh6co]

Keep up the good content, I am subscribing. Do you do watchalongs for the matches?

[@SemeexFootball]

as of now I am not a youtube partner yet so I can't go live, but hey if you share my video with a friend who likes this kind of content and I get more subs then I can become a partner and do live shows like watchalongs. please share. and thanks for subbing.

[@Samuel-hd3cp]

Rashford has a contract and will be rich for the rest of his life. He doesn't need a transfer, he can see out his contract and then retire. He's been a scapegoat for at least 2 years.

[@SemeexFootball]

scapegoat or not it seems he has been informed by higher ups that he will not be playing much for this manager and he should look for another club. He then does what he did. IDK how I feel about it but I do think he did it because his management team believe it benefits him in some way.

[@philwong6051]

Keep up the good work 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@SemeexFootball]

Thanks! I’m working on getting better. Really always think my video is crap and I don’t know what I’m doing.

[@MrBiaklian]

For bruno, it's all about him. We clearly saw him blaming Martinez for his mistake at the back. He may have good decisions but that's 30-40% of his decision making. 50% of the time his decisions are amateur and often leads to us conceding goals

[@SemeexFootball]

I agree we need to bring in a better playmaker but all I was trying to say is that Bruno started the game correctly and did all the right things. About 20 mins in he turned into the bad Bruno and I think some of that is because his teammates were not doing the right things. But yes I think he’s not a great leader to correct their mistakes in a better way or have a better reaction when times are not going well.

[@MrBiaklian]

@SemeexFootball good point. It would be great if you and ricky(rickthereduk) have a discussion on bruno. He also had some great points.

[@AlKhan-q1x]

Trust RA,he knows the type of players required for this league,our current players are not cut for it

[@zelareka]

subscribed, please keep showing us plays

[@SemeexFootball]

so I talk about the games often and I know sometimes people don't understand or know what I'm saying unless I show plays so I will try but you have to remember that I'm not really allowed to as KZbin might get me on a copyright strike which then means I lose the channel. so it's a risk anytime I do that in a video. but if I ever say something that you would like an example of just ask me in the comments of that video and I will either include it in the next video or just reply to you and tell you exactly what minute of the game that happened so you can see for yourself. I'm sorry if you don't like my answer, I swear I wish I could just use the game footage for an example without any issues from Yoututbe, and I would.

[@mayaintechnicolor]

Nice vid, now I don't have to watch past Sporting matches. I'd sell everyone and buy everyone.

[@SemeexFootball]

selling everyone and buying all new squad is my next video lol

[@anthonymaina4548]

I watched Wayne Rooney's team. They are making cross after cross after cross. We don't see that even from Dalo. I remember how it was easy for Chicharito to back in the day to make tap in goals because of how the likes of Evra send crosses in the box constantly.

[@SemeexFootball]

I think once we get better wingbacks we will see more crosses. Thank you so much for watching

[@debest5485]

You are soo true.

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you thank you 🙏 I’m always nervous about every video and if people will even show up to watch

[@debest5485]

@SemeexFootball Thanks for all the time you put in making these interesting videos. I'm really pleased.

[@iwantgoals1566]

Bruno taking speculative shots from 40 yards and trying to force the play is a way of him being selfish because to me it looks like he's trying to take control of the game so that he can take credit if we win. That hero ball mentality needs to die because as the captain he always needs to think of the team first. If Malacia isn't sticking to the game plan or any other player, it's HIS job as captain to be the enforcer for the manager and remind everyone what the game plan is. You can't just absolve him of blame by saying he bleeds for the badge because I expect the captain of MUFC to be WAY more composed than that.

[@SemeexFootball]

True he’s not a captain. I dont think he’s an enforcer, someone who can get the team to play the right way like Roy Keane was. IDK how to solve the Bruno problem. I dont think hes selfish but i do think he loses patience with teammates not following the game plan and then makes stupid decisions to try and win the game. We do need a better playmaker then Bruno and that will actually make Bruno better because they will feed off each other. Weneed more recruiting thats the bottom line. Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your comments

[@JapaniLover]

lovely video bhai

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you

[@JapaniLover]

@SemeexFootball are you from India ? it just felt like that.

[@barthomme6890]

precisely, diagonal run = attack the space and then does the cut back pass to teammates to score used to be done alot by germany worldcup winning team years back & mancity seems like only bruno understands the game that ruben wants to play, but was bogged down by a team of bluffers

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for watching and understanding what im talking about

[@zh9607]

HEY! Just so you know, I subbed at 1.49k!

[@SemeexFootball]

Thats awesome thanks for subbing

[@yip2454]

Wow u spoke my mind... Bruno needs to conteol his emotion too. When hes emotional he go all out berserk making tona of mistakes

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you for watching. Always great to hear other people share my opinions

[@senkayd]

I have always wondered if our players or team have watch videos of their decision making and mistakes after games...Bcos they keep making the same mistakes day in and day out ..

[@SemeexFootball]

Idk Amorim did say the players don’t like watching videos

[@senkayd]

@@SemeexFootballThey should get breakdowns like you just made so they know exactly what they are doing wrong and how to make better decisions...This will improve team cohesion since you know exactly how your counterpart is going to move or place the ball...

[@hammoMRx]

Bruno taking matter into his own hands is a recurring theme in the ten hag era, unfortunately always in the worst games. The best example is the 7 - 0 liverpool he kept attacking and losing the ball and causing his teammates pressure and i really believe he had a big part on that lose 15:00

[@SemeexFootball]

I Agree man, we need to bring in better players, at least one playmaker and a LWB who can create chances with great crosses and attacking runs so that Bruno isn't the guy who has to create every goal, or Amad doesn't need to lunge at a goalkeeper trying to block a shot into the goal, because that's not going to work in every game.

[@dalitsobanda7658]

At the start of the season i was saying we have a 6-13 position team, yes we have some really good players but we lack the footballing IQ and legs to climb higher. A good team is made from the sum of it parts, the level of connection the players have, hard work and intelligence. We lack a lot and only with somemore changes will we improve. I do say this to be toxic or negative, i just think it is were we are, some players have served us well and others not so much but we need to build of ETH and both move on and forward, which means leaving some players behind.

[@SemeexFootball]

Yup sacrifices will need to be made and some of the players sacrificed will be fan favorites.

[@romariobrathwaite3668]

We need another midfielder cause Casemiro and Eriksen has no legs

[@HenryMphunga-mr6ns]

decision making and doing according to instructions is lucking in most of our players

[@bodybymalik]

You pointed out that Bruno lost possession 28 times. He also didn't complete almost 20 of his passes too. That's over 40 of 90 touches, that's a lot. You pointed out 1 maybe 2 mistakes for both Malacia and AMAD but somehow they're the focal point of your argument. You're defending Bruno fearlessly when he lacks positional discipline through the full 90. He needs to keep making those runs because that's what the system dictates. Him taking the game in his hands and playing outside of the system is of no benefit to the team.

[@SemeexFootball]

With all due respect losing possession and not completing a pass is the same thing so 28 is 28 and that’s it not 40.. also just FYI Mainoo lost the ball 20 times with less touches. Malacia was absolutely clueless and was hooked at halftime. Amad although he’s great is a part of the reason of the system breaking down. I’m sorry you think I’m standing up for Bruno which I’m not. I’m simply pointing out that the whole team is not doing the right things and he’s guilty of taking things into his own hands and then performing worse. But he didn’t make a mistake in the first 15 to 20 mins. Like it or not that’s what happened and I will be happy when we upgrade and get a better player then Bruno just like I will be happy if we upgrade any player we have. I have no agenda. But you seem to have made up your mind and it won’t matter what I say. I do appreciate your passion though cause I know it’s hard being a United fan right now. Believe me I hope better days are ahead. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@clementokpala8429]

​@@SemeexFootballyea bro, all you said about Bruno is spot on. He makes a lot of runs and we always blame him the most when he tries to take responsibilities. Mainoo frustrates me the most in this team. He has so much potential but he rarely makes these diagonal runs, or off the ball runs. Making off the ball runs is the best way to create chances in football. We watch Spurs players like Sarr, Kulusevski, Porro running of the ball and creating chances. The 2 goals we scored agaisnt City were from Amad making diagonal runs. I'm sure the whole team is being coached on this. Why then do they disregard this? The desire that our players put in is just so so poor. Sometimes I even wonder if our players sweat at all after 90 mins. They never look knackered and you always watch them and know that many do not even give up to 50% in games. It's very sad really.

[@vs6300]

​@@SemeexFootball You need to talk about the deterioration of Mainoo. Man started of like Scholes, now he is headed to being Pogba.

[@ChizuteremWisdomonuoha]

At times when I look at the subs. On the bench, I got angry because some of them are worst than the ones playing.

[@SemeexFootball]

Lol yes we need a new squad.. the guys starting would be better as substitutes

[@plstrom]

it wouldn't take that much time , if only he could train the squad ! thats why a pre season is so importante... u are 100% right , they dont move to look for the space its so simple! i dont think they are fit enough to even think that kind of football anymore and the mentality , its been a team that plays positional/static for quite a long time ! but u are spot on , thats why they miss so many passes , the passing dont just depend on the man with the ball.. this runs are so obvious, who doesnt understand dont understand football ! u cannot play static when u dont have the bal in our feet . so far the best video on United , not just saying u want players out NO we want those guys to start moving as a unit, as a TEAM ! look for the support , show yourself to the man with the ball , and then after the pass its your time immediately to do the same .... (also united has too many players injured, lose mason mount now was terrible ) but congrats man for the video

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you so much and yes you understand me and the point im trying to make.

[@manlikepierre]

As a captain though Bruno has got to stick to the plan, we lacked runners once he starts taking over and he gives the ball away horribly many that led to counters and eventual goals conceded. As the captain Bruno has to do a lot better, and that’s why I’m not giving him a pass. Dalot has only had 1 decent game since Amorim too, he just looks lost out there

[@SemeexFootball]

I agree with everything you said. IDK what happened to Dalot. he was solid last year and so different this year. Bruno needs to be calmer and control himself.

[@MarksonMwitumwaSimasiku]

Someone should find a way to get this vid to the msin stream or a player

[@SemeexFootball]

Hi, what msin stream? sorry just confused. Thank you though for the support.

[@OserojiemenKing]

Guys, make it your life's mission to have the kind of PR Theo Hernandez has. Great content, man, my first time watching you - won't be my last.

[@SemeexFootball]

thanks man. I appreciate it. I read every comment so keep them coming in the future. also why do you Theo Hernandez has great PR? are you suggesting he's not that good? he runs a lot and can cross a ball. what are your thoughts?

[@xamuel1712]

9:05 bro cooked barça 😂

[@SemeexFootball]

lol it’s true though

[@NsibambiReonPaul]

Hi bro have you noticed that diagonal shape most especially in the wide areas.and talkin of diagonal runns , it really led to our second goal against man city

[@SemeexFootball]

I did notice that and you’re right, it’s a big part of the issue and it’s so frustrating to see us not do that way more often. Like every time we should be running. It’s a non negotiable

[@Envy_8492]

Option C: This is all concocted by INEOS and he'll be paid well to leave maybe.

[@trevg9450]

Might I offer another explanation. United ownership , the Glazers and now INEOS , have never understood the type of club they own nor the players at their club. They have spent 11 years mis matching Managers with players. Marcus Rashford has been at this club in the first team for 9 years and has 7 Manager, all with their own playing style and requirements from him and other players. Only OGS has suited Rashford skill set. When Barrata hire Amorim it just continued the same cycle. A Manager with his son playing style that does not fit the players at his disposal .Rashford, Fernandes, Garnancho, etc are not good in possession style football. They are best suited to play a more DIRECT COUNTER type football. This team don’t have technically gifted players and they certainly don’t have lots of decision makers. But yet with Ten Hag and now Amorim Rashford, Fernandes, Garnancho, Casemiro, , etc are being asked to play a more possession type game AND. In a formation that very few of them can play well. Rashford should leave because he’s not suited for Amorim’s style. United have chosen to go with a coach who has a specific style and formation. They better plan on spending money on players who have the skills to work in Amorim’s style and formation. A perfect example of a team getting a Manager who is trying to force players into what suits the Manager instead of getting a Manager who adapts to the players. Good luck

[@SemeexFootball]

I want to continue this conversation with you because I agree with your statements but I can't tell where you stand. Here's what I mean. I am for changing our playing style into a little bit more of a possession based style as football in the last decade has changed and more successful teams have moved away from a strictly transitional style and more into a hybrid style of possession/press and transition. The problem with some of our players such as Rashy and Garna is they are not that good in the press either. They do not arc their runs to channel the ball carrier into passing in the direction we dictate. on top of that they also don't win very many of their duels or tackles. if we play both of them at the same time then we might as well not press and sit back and defend instead. and then if we do that then we are more of a Mourinho style which none of us fans want to watch every week. I really do like these players but unfortunately they have not shown me that they can change their style of play. With that said I will tell you that I was impressed by some of the runs that Garna made in the game on Sunday. he showed me new runs that he didn't used to make before and he showed me passes that I didn't see from him before so maybe there is hope for him. anyway yes I want INEOS to spend money and build a squad of players that can hold the ball and move it around looking for opportunities and players who understand how to press effectively. so what's your opinion or desire? is it to get a manager that fits this squad or rebuild into a team that can play a different way?

[@trevg9450]

@ Ownership has shown they are not interested in getting a Manager that suits the players, largely because they either chose not to understand or are incapable of doing so . With the hiring of Amorim they clearly want the Manager to play his style which means they will need to get him his players. The discarding of Rashford perhaps signals that direction. Personally I would prefer a Manager who finds ways to get the best out of what they have. They are more flexible and last longer . Think Sir Alex and Carlo. Ancelotti won a CL with Benzama in a CF focused system , then after losing his 9 he got Bellingham and adapted the team to win another CL without a number 9. In essence he went from a 4-3-2-1 to a 4-4-2 and still won. United hire Managers that have such a contrast in style. I actually believe they should have kept Rudd as interim and then if they want Amorim spent the summer getting hi his players but instead Barrata jumped all over Amorim and now he has a unsuited group who won’t be able to play his system and certainly not his formation with any degree of success. Some players like Amad will shine, others like Rashford and Garnancho will shrivel.

[@MukisaMark-wx5nx]

the wing backs are shoking

[@Ahduciekwndnbbbsvvvghhhyyyyy]

There’s a constant hissing noise from your audio setup. Likely because you’ve turned up the gain too much, and don’t have a micbooster/pre-amp.

[@SemeexFootball]

I do have a pre amp but I will lookinto that. I also use a denoise filter in premier pro. but yeah I don't really know how to set up my mic too well, I barely get the camera working. I don't hear the hissing on my tv though when I watch my videos.. how are you watching it so I can test it too to hear it for myself? I want to try and fix this for sure so thank you, but please help me out and let me know how you watch it.. because I even watched on my phone with my airpod headphones and still don't hear it.

[@hanshansen1990]

Just typing to get the hype up!

[@SemeexFootball]

I love you man thanks for that

[@manishmohite2393]

100% amorim went and cross-checked if these guys are really on such high wages 😂

[@SemeexFootball]

Lol i swear every game i feel bad for him

[@Mysteryxofficiel]

I think this is similar to Sancho case, the people behind him gave him bad advice to speak out and now he's out of united, if my assumptions are right rashford wants the same to happen and we'll see him start to work hard and fans will be like "why did we sell him".

[@SemeexFootball]

very possible. I do believe Rashford will play well after he moves and people will complain that we sold him.

[@sonofzeus5551]

The problem has been since the days of ole..during our attacks the player carrying the ball from deep always chooses to go wide at one point even if there's a free player that can the played through the middle,it wouldn't matter cause the way their brain is wired is to always go wide,that's where they believe chances and goals could come from which limits their general play and chances creation

[@SemeexFootball]

that's interesting because you are right. We need to play down in the middle more often. we go wide all the time and our best players drift wide too often instead of starting more central and then work it out and back in if need be with a quick exchange of passes.

[@sonofzeus5551]

@SemeexFootball exactly our best players start running to the sides immediately the ball is being played which sometimes takes the sting out of our attacks and allows the oppositions get into their defensive shape..I strongly believe it messes with our chance creation alot most times

[@sonofzeus5551]

@SemeexFootball I also think it's a confidence issue.the players Don't like receiving the ball sandwiched between 2 or multiple opposition players cause it almost feel like they'll forfeit possession if they do and going to the sides gives them little worry about that since they have more space and time to work they're magic

[@ritwikmukhopadhyay2521]

In jan transfer window theo hernandez and cunha is must

[@SemeexFootball]

that would make me happy

[@mr.increediblle7964]

None of the United players will start at Sporting. Sporting have very intelligent players and my God when i watch their games under Amorim, it is beautiful to watch. I hope United backs him fully and we are able to get the right players under him before the current players throw him under the bus

[@SemeexFootball]

This manager with 2 years and 8 to 10 new players, who are good (not a bunch of young kids learning to play) is going to get us challenging again. I believe that completely.

[@ChizuteremWisdomonuoha]

But seriously can we have someone who can bench Bruno Fernandes in January. And someone should help on how to reach Ratclift directly

[@SemeexFootball]

I want that too but i think that would be a summer signing not priority in January

[@sxnoie]

I choose B. From his football performance also still B

[@SemeexFootball]

lol yeah well it's either A or B so you gotta 50/50 chance of being correct, also it may be both I guess

[@echooscar1914]

Get me Gyokeres please.

[@pokeballdkdenmark8464]

Theo Hernandes is 27 and doesn't fit the INEOS profile of players they want (yound and hungry). Miguel Gutierrez fits and looks good but I never heard about him before and he didn't catch my eye in the few Girona games I've seen. As much as I like Højlund a lot he can't play all the games and Zirkzee is simply not a striker so I would love to see Omsihen in a United shirt because he's obviosly very good, only 25 and still looking hungry. Much better than Rashford as a footballer imo even though I also loved Rashford when he was young. But Rashford is mostly a quick one-trick pony with a good shot and he's been found out. I'm just not sure about Osinhem's personality. If he can't be a team player and wants to be the only star man he could be a new problem. Osinhem would also have to be OK with sharing playing time with Rasmus or I would rather have United go for another striker. Important though United get another striker soon because I want United to win the Europa League which isn't unrealistic with some reinforcements in January.

[@SemeexFootball]

Great comment agree 100%. But i think maybe Osimhen’s personality is fine.he had issues in Napoli but they were openly racist there and that can give a man a chip obviously his shoulder

[@jeffersonmuniu6569]

you make alot of sencl best unlist

[@SemeexFootball]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching. what does "best unlist" mean? sorry just confused me there.

[@emmanuelatikese3645]

There is nothing wrong with amorim system is just the players, they are not good enough for the system that's it. Especially those at the front end of the attack very terrible bruh.

[@SemeexFootball]

100% it’s on the players now

[@victoronyambu5142]

Rshford needs to be felt as legend when he does not show it, he is a bad influence. l remember Rooney once threatened to leave and he was added the wages. Right now we are to negative. Rash should know about it and work his ass off not just be a celeb!!!

[@SemeexFootball]

yeah we spoil our players too much

[@jakobpienaar5727]

A player might make the run, only the pass never comes. As a result players stop making those runs. Hjoilund had 2 runners in better positions if he had made a pass, he chose to shoot. United forwards are trashy, selfish, out to score. There is no team effort. But the team needs 2 wingbacks, an inside forward and a forward. The current forwards can’t keep ahold of the ball, let alone pass it, the first touch is poor and play breaks down every time. Taking corners is a waste, Bruno keeps taking them, every single one can’t beat the first line of defence. Set piece defending is atrocious, Zirkzee for a burly forward loses every aerial duel, I am yet to see him win a single duel. Hjoilund has a terrible first touch, why his hold up play is nonexistent. He keeps wrestling with defenders, instead of running off them. Amorim has too much coaching to do and no time on the training pitch to drill it home. Fullbacks at wingback is a huge drawback, right now they fail to adapt game to game.

[@SemeexFootball]

100% agree on everything there. I was going to use the Hojlund example too but I honestly ran out of steam after working on this video for like 6+ hours. And I agree we need everything you said we need and another CB or two for rotation. We are so far off challenging for any major titles is kind of sad.

[@jakobpienaar5727]

United players have not yet got the concept that diagonal and runs behind are essential to create space for that next pass. They stand in positions and wait for the pass to feet. It makes our play predictable and easy to read and counter. But Amorim working on that, there are samples in most games, and they new to his demands and new playing style, formation and system. He said a storm is coming, we in it. I love what he is doing though.

[@achidmb9625]

A striker like Rasmus should not stop making runs. A good striker can make 10 runs to got served only once but he should keep making the runs

[@PearlLiu-q7q]

Wow you're the only one pointing out that benefit that Team Rashford might be trying to fish for .... wouldn't put it pass them to think of how they would benefit from what they have done so far .... but their stock value is surely already at an all time low with all their disrespectful moves so far

[@PearlLiu-q7q]

Something is going on behind the scenes that we don't know of yet ..... perhaps it's affecting the team now given their latest appalling performance at home

[@PearlLiu-q7q]

Not unexpectedly Sporting's already fired the coach who filled in for Amorim 🥸

[@SemeexFootball]

I can’t stop thinking about the decision to go public like that after a derby win. Again thank you for your support and watching and commenting I really appreciate it

[@gamefreakzoro]

W

[@John.Pdcsta]

He does not have the players for his system he is sacrificing results ..is that a good thing ?

[@SemeexFootball]

Good topic.. i may talk about this in the next video. Ill summarize my thoughts here. If he doesnt keep playing his system then A) the players wont learn it fast enough and B) INEOS and Wilcox wont know who to sell and who to buy. I have more to say about this and will talk about it in next video. Thank you for the feedback

[@John.Pdcsta]

@SemeexFootball i think if you asked Rubin i think maybe only 4 of current team stay.