According to the logic this is the obvious starting point. But again, Amorim is supposed to get things turned around fairly rapidly. A honeymoon period would be out of the question.
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has brought the team stability through three victories and one draw from four matches and the Portuguese need to carry it into their opening game at Ipswich Town.
Erik ten Hag was eventually sacked because he wasn’t winning enough games and the new man had to run onto the pitch at Portman Road. Ruud van Nistelrooy taught the new manager some lessons in his last game in charge
The Dutchman has brought Bruno Fernandes back into the main role using Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford on the wings. Rasmus Hoylund remains the focal point but isn’t likely to bring Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte together in midfield, both impressive in the last games.
The biggest long-term problem for Amorim is that they seem to be playing too many of their present players, such as Anthony, who cost £86m and plays only coming off the bench fifth for his career.
Rashford will perhaps have to change his game around and play a reverse role at times as he did in his early career, while Alejandro Ganaccio will have to adapt if he is not cut out for the 3-4-3 system favored by Amorim, and his playing time will also be reduced.
