How Man United Setup Under Ruben Amorim.

[@JamesLawrenceAllcott]

Which player thrive under Amorim?

[@ForzaOwnz]

Right hear me out and dont laugh. I really think Antony has a place in this team at LWB as long as his ego allows, at least until Shaw is ever back

[@georgegriffiths1634]

Sancho for that right sided 8/10 role?

[@woah4288]

hojlund, very similar to gyokeres

[@luckisblackenthusiast]

​@@georgegriffiths1634 he's not there next season

[@Vayne-b4u]

Maino

[@StuartKanyani]

Bro almost killed me when he said "it will be Evans , Casemiro and Maguire."😂

[@pitsisgeorge]

What about anthony??

[@TheDominicProject]

Maguire would work for this though, in a back 3 - like with England or before Utd - it maximises his strengths, ball carrying, passing range and being a huge slabhead while protecting his weaknesses (pace) due to the amount of cover he gets. A yoro maguire/de ligt martinez lineup is seriously well balanced. Honestly Ten Hag might still be in the job if Yoro didn’t get injured, he is the exact covering defender who Utd have not had to bail them out of those high line breaking situations

[@bootangy]

LOL

[@Zed_Future_Zambia]

That almost made me run away

[@lukebrown8580]

SAME

[@jme6036]

Scrapped the Ruud video after finding out he’ll only be manager for one game then lol

[@Jjaaccoobb..]

Agreed with everything up until that right sided 10, you literally described Amad he is perfect fit for it

[@t1lt252525]

Yeah that was a wild take. I can see Antony being a sub there. But that is quite literally Amads best position (which he has has never been given the chance to play in at United).

[@tobityk]

literally

[@lexxihd5843]

@@t1lt252525 Antony might be decent as a LWB as well.

[@mercurialblonde]

Yeah I was like "he's describing Amad"

[@adam-z9e2j]

@@lexxihd5843 what in the fucken championship

[@eliotfowle2395]

Agree with most of it but Amad is the perfect, and I mean perfect, for that “Trincao” role. He’s the exact profile Amorim will love

[@kinggeorge..x]

Thought it was only me thinking amad is a winger/10 if it’s anyone it’s him, maybe Antony as the LWB

[@docjoekr]

“Manchester United will have to trust the process” Well that’s him sacked in 2 years

[@tropicalpalmtree]

Completely different setup behind the scenes though compared to previous managers. Ed Woodward in particular led Utd down this path.

[@guldhaar]

I don't think so - IF there is some progression to be seen. If you can see what the manager is trying to do, and that the play is gradually getting better. Maybe it is just me - but I didn't see any of that under ETH.

[@MrWill1729]

wheres the progress in the process

[@MB98164]

@@tropicalpalmtreeall the fools are ignoring this

[@randomhooman3236]

there was no progress under ten hag rather we were going backwards from 3rd to 8th to 14th to next what ??? 20th ?? all the managers in the past had issues because they were not backed enough but ten hag got almost all the backing he wanted, he signed the entire ajax and dutch national team at united

[@ShakerMatt]

So glad someone has brought up how good this could be for Hojlund. That was my very first thought when i saw the news.

[@taylorjames14]

Amorim won't take the job if he can't buy Gyokeres so no Hojlund won't thrive at all, he'll be dropped to the bench 😂

[@MisterO98]

@@taylorjames14why’s that so funny?

[@taylorjames14]

@@MisterO98 because nothing is going to change at united, Amorim is just another ten hag and will spend £500m to make his Sporting team at united but it won't work for him either 🤣

[@MisterO98]

@@taylorjames14 okay mate. Nice trolling.

[@De97-v7t]

@@taylorjames14bro, you got no clue what you’re talking about. From a Sporting fan

[@lund236]

Isnt that last role perfect for Amad? Not the most explosive and likes to get the ball in those Trincao areas rather than out wide. Probably one of our smarter players and always tends to take the right decision. Likes the central, neat combinations that Amorim uses and would probably work well with an wingback outside him.

[@dylanbishop4175]

That role will be Brunos to lose, the inside right channel is where Bruno does his best work AND it means Amorim can play Ugarte as the 6 and Mainoo/Casemiro as the 8

[@lund236]

@@dylanbishop4175 thats fair, who would play on the left in the front 3 then?

[@dylanbishop4175]

@Jlund236 rashford atm for me, I think Garna is a bit too direct and not technical enough YET.. cause Amorim likes to use the wide players in the front 3 as more like "free 10s" and form a box midfield with the 6&8, which I think would be perfect for Rashford & Bruno (with Zirkzee and Amad their rotations) I'd have Garna as a potential wing back ngl

[@kieran7786]

@@dylanbishop4175 if Amorim makes those decisions we'll be in the same spot in a few years no matter how good he is tactically. Hopefully he has more sense and knows who the good players are.

[@dylanbishop4175]

@kieran7786 ah yes, hopefully he knows who the good players are.. not like Rashford isn't in uniteds all time top 10 scorers, and Bruno hasn't been our best player in the past 4 years. But sure, keep parroting what the clouted people say

[@jofez1145]

Just searched for this video about 3 mins ago knew it wouldn’t take long to drop

[@TheNathanMac]

I think Anthony might be used Left Midfield? He is defensively great and can actually play a ball with his left foot, stops him from cutting in for a shot.

[@adam-z9e2j]

useful at LM in the championship

[@TheNathanMac]

@adam-z9e2j of course, I don't think he's good enough for United. We've potentially got him until January though, so if we need to use him, there's the option.

[@SixDrums]

Even Ten Hag tried this vs. Liverpool in the cup last year and it worked, this will definitely happen

[@jordiboy6183]

When you were speaking about Trincao, to me that is Amad all day long. Amad played as an attacking mid a little bit for Sunderland

[@RashidHasanRafi-ru7fn]

I love James so much ♥️ He is just so knowledgeable and well spoken/soft spoken, but doesn't come off as annoying ,arrogant or disrespectful, unlike Lyes Bouzidi

[@ethanderrick8486]

Amad is 100% my first pick for that right sided 10. At Sunderland he was fantastic at playing alongside the winger, interchanging and connecting, as well as that drive into the box from the half space. He has to be picked over Rashford, who has looked so poor. Honestly, I want Rashford sold - hes thrown so many managers under the bus by not performing consistently, and I think hes become a problem in the dressing room. He just doesn't work hard enough as well.

[@ERFARINGyoutube]

Yes Amad has superb technical ability and high football iq. He’s extremely quick when driving with the ball. He’s left footed. I don’t see why he wouldn’t be the best option. He has a fighting spirit too, he only lacks physical strength and to be given a chance.

[@rizzonator987]

agreed if psg come in which is likely 80 90m and he can get binned idc if he preforms sometimes because honestly he causes so much problems in the team

[@rizzonator987]

we need to follow what juventus did and radically change our squad and js get rid of the players with bad atitudes

[@shango7942]

Antony at left wingback could be interesting and unlock him.

[@OllieWales]

Agreed, that would be really cool to see tried

[@phrazz]

Did he just produce the quote "the pace of the tempo"? I like it. Mainoo, Højlund and Martinez are all made for Amorim's 343. And I think this style of play can actually give Mount a second chance.

[@gustavjohansson4543]

GK: Onana, Bayindir LCB: Martinez, Evans, Shaw CB: De Ligt, Maguire RCB: Yoro, Lindelöf LWB: Dalot, Garnacho, Malacia, Amass RWB: Mazraoui, (Dalot) Antony CM: Ugarte, Casemiro, Collyer CM: Mainoo, Eriksen, Gore AM Bruno, Rashford AM: Amad, Mount ST: Hojlund, Zirkzee, Wheatley

[@DrLithium203]

Om?

[@Manchestertreblewinners]

Maguire lmao no wonder you will always be mid table 😂

[@gustavjohansson4543]

@@DrLithium203 My brain went back to swedish for a moment. Offensiv Mittfältare = Attacking Midfielder

[@Bleech606]

Good to see all that research you did when he was rumoured for Liverpool didn't go to waste. 😆

[@jamesmccaul2945]

I mean the vast majority of views come soon after the video is published so the video could well have been successful but would have already lost all appeal after Slot got the Liverpool job not now Amorim looks United bound.

[@joshuasilva8168]

significantly more likely the number 10 roles just get flipped and its bruno on the right with rashford on the left. antony is way more suited to playing the lwb/lm role imo. but amad fits the ‘trincao’ role perfectly too so its pretty easy to imagine him playing the inside right spot with mount on the other side when the squad gets rotated

[@brennan9044]

Amad is perfect for the right sided AM position. Arguably the most technically gifted player in the whole united squad. A bit of a hidden gem. Watch out for him

[@Ruben-so7pu]

As a Porto fan, thank you. The paralels are amazing, Amorim brought Sporting back after 20 years with a new board. He has that aura, dont underestimate that.

[@jbri1]

All the charisma that Ten Hag lacks

[@Ruben-so7pu]

@@jbri1 at this point is pretty clear that Ten Hag simply wasn´t good enough to this level, having no charisma was just another problem.

[@marcofernandes9455]

@@jbri1 tuff not to like this guy...the way he speaks is very straight forward and honest , eithher it´s with the press or with the players !!!

[@Pauloreiss10]

Dalot was fantastic last season, his runs are fantastic and he has played in a back 3 for Portugal. Dalot will thrive in this system.

[@endlessendless2391]

Dalot needs to improve his marking skills though.

[@jamesrushton816]

100% Mainoo has that driving power. Sure many of his highlight videos will have several examples from last year.

[@paceytotten4676]

I agree with Garnacho at LWB, he has the workrate and offensive threat. The defensive side will have to be coached but he's still young. I believe he will thrive in that position

[@CrossxFir3]

Yoro is the guy for the right side of the back 3. He’s our fastest cb, he looks quite technical. That offers us a bit more balance since Martinez and de ligt are great but not super fast.

[@liamstevenson9468]

I agree but he did say “the best AVAILABLE” I reckon yoro is still a few weeks away from selection

[@nathcousins9604]

That lwb position has Harry Amass written all over it! Exciting times

[@emmanueladekunle3088]

I swear..that is what I thought of at first

[@Collerz7]

I’ve been crying out for a back 3 at United for years now. Definitely in the past 12 months but it’s always a variation of 4-2-3-1. If Amorim comes in and plays the system you discuss…I’m 100% in!

[@anda2736]

Same I have no idea why Ten Hag try it

[@ESCOHBAR]

@@anda2736from what I’ve saw in a couple ETH games is he’ll use a variation of a 3 back in possession, especially recently with dalot pushing up and playing that LWB role (Albeit shamefully).

[@ishan5220]

​@@ESCOHBARten hag always wanted one of his midfielders to drop between the cbs and form a back 3 in possession,with amorim we will see a cb go into midfield.Quite a bit of difference in styles

[@mercurialblonde]

Amad lives in the half spaces. He's not a traditional winger. He played midfield a lot at Sunderland. He is such an obvious pick. Surprised you don't see it.

[@sanjeevpillai2105]

Lindelof and speed is not 2 words I’d put together

[@emmanueladekunle3088]

Yoro would play the role when he comes back

[@MoldyMojoMonkey]

He did also say that he is just the best option available currently. Unfortunate, but probably true. Hopefully Yoro will be back soon and hits the ground running.

[@IR._]

If Amorim stays at Sporting until the end of the season, he very likely becomes the first man to win consecutive titles with Sporting in 70 years. I’m a United fan so I really want him in right now but I can understand if he wants to wait.

[@PureBassO]

He's not waiting

[@bhvillaman4401]

Or he goes to city when pep leaves as the sporting director of sporting is moving there also

[@emmanueladekunle3088]

​@bhvillaman4401 it's confirmed he is going to be there for the Chelsea plan

[@IR._]

Nvm he’s here. And he’s perfect.

[@Manchestertreblewinners]

He with diddy currently

[@CaptainChristianZ1818]

Lindelof doesn't have the speed, but has very good long ball pass.

[@WTF_whatthefootball]

You need to use your best player centrally similar to what we've done at Chelsea. Garnachio shouldn't be used as someone to provide width. He needs to be involved in the action all the time.

[@dnl286]

Feel like Lindelof is the forgotten man at United. He gets out muscled a bit, sure. But I think he's a much more gifted footballer than people tend to give him credit for. One only has to think about how Lindelof would deliver inch perfect passes to a on running Rashford under Solskjaer. I think that's going to be an important out ball in the early days, when the team is tactically and in terms of profile in its early days.

[@jamesrushton816]

I think the negatives of his defending and general football IQ outweigh his undoubted technical ability. De Ligt at RCB and Maguire centrally would be far far more secure than vice versa with Lindelof involved.

[@dhruvjaitly1845]

He’s good on the ball but sucks at everything in the air, he cost us a goal against Fenerbahce a few days ago, he’s not good enough

[@saf-speaks]

He's been given opportunities and has not done well

[@jemi3869]

He’s a little above average with the ball but lacks major ability to defend

[@erwanntowa7832]

Facts his delivery was soooo quality

[@KingMarkZA]

14:47 he has enough pace and his technical abilities (especially as he develops more) will more than make up for him not being the fastest

[@AtroTenebris]

I love Kobbie. But I don't think he has the pace and stamina for the role when in the middle third to carry the ball forward. This summer Man U will need to go out for 2 8s to carry out the role or a 6 who can do this 8 role. I think Mainoo will be moved to one of the 10 roles instead.

[@danielreynolds6199]

As soon as the Amorim story broke this was the video I was waiting for and it didn't disappoint. Fantastic analysis as always.

[@francisobiora5406]

Amad is perfect for the last role, he good with the ball and he always sits narrow,

[@curtisgoulding869]

Think we will more likely see rashford in the left half space where he’s most dangerous and Bruno in the right half space but we will just have to wait and see. His system will be adapted to get the most out of the squad and I can’t see that not including rashford

[@TheCJsamson]

Man United should sign Aït-Nouri to play Amorim's system for sure!

[@cotully2772]

Alphonso is coming

[@darnellavana5923]

I also think he will play quit well at the lwb position.

[@Antipasta17]

The was Diallo slips inside makes me feel like he fits that right attacking mid perfectly

[@josiahflame7477]

"slips inside" Lmao

[@brgracio]

Most options you mentioned are viable depending on the scenario. As a Sporting fan, one thing I have seen Amorim do countless times is to change a match not by changing formation (never happens), but by changing profiles: wingers / wing-backs (very usual change during the course of matches, a natural FB is used when defensive stability is needed, a winger is used when the game demands a continuous attack threat); the number 8 (in that role Morita is used as a pendulum that balances the team whereas Dani Bragança is kind of playmaker that also has the technique to come deep and break the first line of pressure); the side center-backs can also be changed between someone who can play wider and get forward (sometimes even a FB) vs a more compact profile that has the ability to make some passes from deep areas.

[@yene5358]

Wow amorim actually makes so much sense for our squad🤩

[@Jan-vc3xm]

If you think Amorim is suitable for the current squad you need to stop watching football

[@MikeM-n1v]

The squad aren't good enough though, they will be terrible in this formation

[@yene5358]

@ defensively 3 at the back would suit us well when yoro is fit but yes offensively if we keep underperforming xg we will probably still have a hard time

[@Jan-vc3xm]

@@yene5358 Man Utd don't have the correct defender profile for 3 at the back, for 3 at back you need players like Bastoni tall, fast and good on the ball. Only Yoro fits that mould but he's still a kid

[@yene5358]

@@Jan-vc3xm de ligt fits that mold very well (his top speed is actually quicker than bastoni's) and the Martinez could be the central centre back that sometimes steps out. I agree we'd need some cover for Yoro or de ligt but we have the starters we need in my opinion. Then dalot fits rwb well, furthermore ugarte played his best football under amorim.

[@TheDiamond-sw3qp]

Florian Wirtz for that inside role would be interesting👀

[@TheDiamond-sw3qp]

@ Man United will always have pull, especially if the project looks like it’s working

[@CoconutJewce]

@TP-pq9xx 1. It's not even November. There's still so much that can happen in terms of table placements. Emery would like a word with you. 2. If United win the Europa, then UCL is guaranteed despite a finish outside of top 4/5. That said, I don't think Wirtz would want to come to us. lol

[@Linesjointspenaltypoints]

@@CoconutJewceif you think United will win the europa league you are delusional beyond repair sir 😂

[@CoconutJewce]

@@Linesjointspenaltypoints Why can't United win it? There's not a ton of quality there. Roma, Athletic, Spurs. You're delusional to think they can't win it. lmao

[@Linesjointspenaltypoints]

@@CoconutJewcethey haven’t won a game in it yet.

[@billydavid533]

This is one of your best tactical breakdowns yet, love the individual position analysis - player reveal combo!! ❤️

[@ldnzz]

I already wanted him for a month. I knew the back 3 would be good for us. It almost seems with 2 CBs and Ugarte signing in the summer we’re signing for him.

[@ForzaOwnz]

Right hear me out and dont laugh. I really think Antony has a place in this team at LWB as long as his ego allows, at least until Shaw is ever back

[@rizzonator987]

nah fr he would bea good left back especially since WE HAVENT HAD A LEFT BACK SINCE LAST JANUARY

[@robbo8074]

I actually agree 😂

[@galaximus7011]

He would be good winger too if he moans less

[@ForzaOwnz]

@@rizzonator987 Apparently ETH asked him to and he said no... Maybe LWB he will allow himself too

[@rizzonator987]

@@ForzaOwnz too much ego for such a twat of a player he's like our 4th choice winger too behind amad rashford garnacho

[@toadftm]

A back three of De Ligt, Yoro and Martinez is a scary prospect from a rival Fan's point of view. I think they'll struggle to win games until the forwards get used to the system but Amorin would be wise to focus on the defense as his bread and butter. I think they'll be much harder to break down

[@Dabrodders]

Think theres a few who will thrive and some who will struggle to fit in more, Rashford in particular wont be playing to his strengths of getting in behind unless he plays as the striker. Although his playmaking has been a strong point this season, will be interesting to see how he adapts his game. I echo many of the comments on Diallo being that guy for the right sided 10, but someone I would like to see elsewhere is Mount being rotated with Mainoo, if Amorim does like a player that can drive from midfield I wouldn't mind seeing what Mount can do there if he stays fit, extremely hard working, maybe not as technical as Mainoo in tight spaces, but could be a good utility man. Other than that, excellent video and thanks for the breakdown.

[@nehalchakraborty9546]

This is a brilliant video. Agree with all the points you have mentioned here.

[@JB84184]

You can definitely tell if this happens it's a move forward in the long run in short term will be the same standard because of the players available especially the defence

[@1giane]

na cmon bro just said amad is more of a winger just to make his point.. he’s played as an attacking midfielder before and has the nuance to play in the half space there

[@gray45374]

You're on the money with pretty much everything in this video. Very clear and highly informative. Nicely done. 18:16 This might be the biggest thing though. Amorim really can't afford to fall into the same trap that Ten Hag did, feeling he has to play the big names like Bruno week in week out, regardless of performance level. It has hurt the team (and Bruno himself, who, like any other player, would benefit from the rest and freshness that comes with squad rotation). 25:48 My initial thought here was that Amad is perfectly suited to this role. I still stand by that but I'm coming round to your thinking about Antony. It's a good fit actually. Same for Mount across both 10 positions. Again, I just hope Amorim is brave enough to give them a run of games to showcase what they can do, rather than defaulting to the big names regardless of context or performance. Would you say Garnacho stands to lose the most among our attackers after Amorim's appointment?

[@emmanueladekunle3088]

I think garnacho and Rashford would be at risk

[@PoliAstroN]

I remember the “what will Man United look under Ten Hag” videos.. Newsflash; the players in the team are not capable of playing fast-paced aggressive football, no matter who the coach is

[@tgverm]

I think amas will be perfect for that left wing back role and i can see rashford as the left 10, and then bruno/amad as the right 10

[@jbri1]

I like the look of this team, James Lawrence Allcott

[@gofannon1943]

Really entertaining speculation. Good vid.

[@kevinndungu5665]

Antony for Garnacho at LWB and Diallo for the RAM. Thrived there for S’oton

[@gavinthomas6288]

That right #10 role is absolutely Amad man lol. Antony seems to be on his way out, but even so I don't think he has the intensity for the role. Amad has shown he does, he is a much better dribbler, better passer and a better striker of the ball. His technical ability is arguably the best out of all our attackers. I would also argue that Hojlund and Rashford can share that #9 role, especially if you aren't asking the #9 to drop in and facilitate any build up in the middle third. Rashford can also make those channels runs, and I think many people underrate his ability to make those passes back into the box after he's made those channel runs.

[@WizzyImz]

Great video James was a great crack at trying to predict how Amorim will try to get United playing. But if Amorim is a great coach(worthy of managing united) I would suggest it is better for him to not try to replicate his sporting team but rather play to the strengths of the players who are likely to be at united in the longterm.

[@T900-j5z]

It makes alot more sense for antony to be tested at lwb than garnacho as hes left footed and works hard off the ball

[@hellduck5731]

I think you might swap the positioning of the midfielders, Fernandes naturally sits more to the right, Mount is more natural on the left, so there is no issue playing both in this formation, likewise Rashford can be on the left position, and your description of Gonçalves is exactly what Diallo is, a winger that doesn't have the pace, but the technical ability. I am however calling Antony left wing back! I do worry about the lack of pace for Martinez, when the opponent punts the ball behind the left wing back, same with whoever plays on the RCB, until Yoro is up to par.

[@kzee2005]

I was WAITING for this video

[@Antipasta17]

It really does feel like Zirkzee’s time here is limited and a linking back up with Motta is inevitable

[@olliehall5737]

Great vid as always Jimbo, only issue with the Anthony shout is that there is literally not one aspect of his game that ‘suits that role’ that Amad isn’t infinitely better in. Better dribbler, better passer, better striker of a ball, works harder, more intelligent, not an enormous twat etc

[@StuartKanyani]

Love ur analysis and explanations ❤

[@ruisantos8070]

One of the most important things you'll learn about Ruben Amorim's tactics is that he doesn't have 11 players. He has a bigger rotation of players, substitutions are part of the game and he expects the players to give their all for the time they are in the pitch. And someone will take his place when the other one gets tired. He will also pick different players according to the weakness he aims to explore from the opposing side. And by the way, the physical condition of Sporting's players is quite impressive. Expect heavy training sessions for that pressing to work.

[@Dr_Bharat_Tiwari]

Alongside AJ analysis, one of my favourite accounts for tactical insight.

[@KyleLawrence7]

this is the video i have been waiting for

[@rootsraf]

Agree with most of the comments on Amad on the right. He'll only have to adapt his natural game very slightly. Antony can do the job of cutting back in, but it's literally the only thing he can do. Think he'll be out the door as soon as we get a buyer

[@djacks247]

26:25 love how you’re trying your best not to laugh

[@sanzyboy3952]

Antony could be the right pick because he is very reliant on his left foot and he often does take shots with his left foot outside of the box and maybe the manager can get the most out of him if he decides to play him there if it works out especially if Dalot is gonna be playing more wide in this system

[@zanamandaza]

Lindelof, Martinez, De Ligt, Yoro probably the best options for a back 3

[@play4dc]

Anthony as left wing back. I'm rooting for his redemption arc 😂

[@wrod4795]

Great video James!

[@nsubugakasozi7101]

That last role is perfect for amad... perfect for shea lacey too when he comes through...also Anthony can offer something there..I actually think the squad is perfect for amorim

[@rishabh3150]

Just an opinion, but I believe Antony in the left wing back role will be very effective.. left footed, loves to hug the touch line and most importantly, his defensive work is severely underrated.. it won't happen because of his position in the pecking order.. but I think Antony's attributes will be best utilized in that LWB role..

[@talhahasan6470]

Kobbie has the pace and ability to drive, the problem is he doesn’t have the pace to get back on the transition

[@jaisriram295]

Pace and Mainoo shouldn't be used in the same sentence 😂

[@flaauws]

I think Garnacho *could* play as a LWB but he'll have to learn he can't spend his whole time shooting for 25 yards.

[@YouDidNotReadThisDidYou]

I'd honestly would prefer to see Antony in that LWB role

[@jackcarrington1913]

“Hold me closer Dan Braganca” to the tune of tiny dancer, not sure what I mean by this but just putting it out there

[@geraldM1]

I think wing backs aside, manchester united have the players who can play amorims system. The fact that we bought three players in ugarte, de ligt, and yoro smells like a succession plan from Dan ashworth and his team cause you can easily classify them as amorim signings given his style of play. My only query is lack of depth in wingback areas and the fact that manchester united alreafy has many wingers who I doubt will want to play in wingback positions . Rashford, garnacho all are not the best at defending.

[@TheDiamond-sw3qp]

Was waiting for this

[@HarperLizzy]

Well analyzed 👏🏾

[@UnfortunateCritic4]

To answer your question: Yes Mainoo can play that role, he's not slow but his best attribute is his dribbling ability, particularly in close spaces. Im surprised you've suggested rashford on the right half space and not swapped bruno with rashy, that'll make more sense.

[@themaestro2004]

In the right 10 it should Amad over Antony any day of the week. Why? Has actually played in the 10 for us (go search Amad vs Wolves 2020 or for Sunderland) Better dribbler Better decision maker More composed Better passer Better finisher Its a no brainer.

[@ruisantos8070]

Amorim starting 11 will be the the players in each position that will show the most commitment to the training that week. That will set the standard and he will start from there. It will start by a physical condition meritocracy to evolve in time to a talent based meritocracy that doesn't forget the physio ever.

[@noahleon9650]

No hate James cos there’s a reason I’m subscribed to you… but do you even watch United? 🤣 Lindelof and speed should never be mentioned in the same sentence, bro is slow as hell.

[@mistazed1170]

I thought this exact thing

[@hansfromcongo6322]

He has defended in the wide areas previously, although he is not quick he at least might be more comfortable there than other defenders we have.

[@Muzi03]

Also, Amad played as an attacking mid at Sunderland and thrived. Hes not an just out and out winger at all

[@katana2-739]

i'm so excited already! A coach that suits our players

[@katana2-739]

also Amad is more of a 10 than a winger he would suit the system well

[@izcopepple9576]

Same shit every 2 years 😂

[@katana2-739]

@@izcopepple9576 Football is romantic, have faith brother LOL

[@danymichael2005]

I think that Kobbie ugarte midfield is going to work so well together because it’s gonna give Kobbie that creative freedom he needs to thrive

[@dariopedro8961]

Ruben will win everyone's heart in his first press conference for United.

[@mrpotato442]

3 back formation could be worth a go and work well with our players

[@jakobpienaar5727]

United simply don’t have the midfield, as such a back 3 would suit this squad. Bodies in that midfield who ain’t very mobile either

[@kelvinamaniampong4680]

Great video! I agree with most of the players you mentioned, but I have to respectfully disagree about Marcus Rashford starting. While you highlighted the importance of player profiles in your video, I believe Edwards falls into the same profile as Amad. You mentioned that Ruben should focus on skills rather than names, so it seems contradictory to try to force Rashford into the starting lineup. Rashford lacks the creativity to play as an inside 10 and struggles as a right winger. On the other hand, Amad possesses the qualities needed for that role, such as the ability to run with the ball, intelligence on the field, and a great work rate. In terms of potential and talent, Amad is a clear upgrade over Marcus Edwards too

[@EemVeesznx]

Listen, James. Whilst the tactial deep dive you have provided has been appreciated, i think i should mention to you the screenshot you used of sporting vs sgr @6:34 is slightly misleading. Because, its important to mention most wingers in the prem are told to hokd the touchline. In this screenshot, the wingers are not holding the touchline, making it easier to defend with that back 3. A prem team that has wingers hold the touchline means the cb’s will either have to split to mark or the wingbacks will behave as ordinary fullbacks.

[@mrryan7475]

Onana/Bayindir Yoro/Lindelof De Ligt/Maguire Martinez/Shaw Mazraoui/Dalot Ugarte/Mainoo Bruno/Mount Amass/Antony Hojlund/Diallo Zirkzee/Wheatley Garnacho/Rashford

[@kaludavidkalu5581]

Yoro for me, and i also feel amass can benefit from the minimal defensive work and shaw's unavailability, my last shout is same as yours Antony

[@Dgibs842]

Bruno plays on the right side a lot for Portugal and has been asked to play on the right side for United a few time. I think the front three will be rash/rasmus/bruno initially

[@danielstevens8827]

That would be the dream 11 if fit.. Diallo could even play that rwb position.. What this team needs is to know exactly what they need to be doing, when to press, when to sit back. It could be a genius appointment. However it comes with a massive amount of pressure!

[@HTWrestling]

As a Benfica Fan and watching our League and Sporting every week, the defense is the area where he will have more trouble with the squad. Ugarte will Play the 6 or Casemiro at 6 and Ugarte at 8 in determined games, Bruno will also play 8 once in a while. Bruno is more likely to play the Right Attacker Role but Pote Plays in the Left in his current Sporting Eleven with Trincão on the right. Think Amad can play the "Trincão" Role very well but see if he has to adjust to have Rashford or Garnacho on the Left or maybe one of them goes to ST instead... Defense will be Tough. Lisandro will be very useful but everyone else useful. Full Backs not really the way he likes, maybe Dalot at the Right with a few Improvements but i do not see a LWB in this Squad.

[@TheJammydodgerjj]

05:30 lindelof and speed shouldn't be associated together im suprised as 1st viewer to see these two linked

[@jyotirmoysen2851]

Lenny Yoro is more suited to this role

[@mcnally145]

Antony finally going to fulfil his prophecy and become a lwb

[@arpitkulshreshtha3513]

6:31 Bad Omens . The Spoting CP pic he keeps putting up to explain Centre Backs ..has Sporting down 1-0 to PSV with 74 mins gone! :D

[@ajevans7061]

Not mentioning Amad is crazy. He's our most creative foward