Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Fulham has raised more questions than answers about the team's prospects this season. Despite optimistic talk about their performance against Arsenal, the Red Devils reverted to their old ways, struggling to create scoring opportunities and conceding goals. The phrase "relegation dogfight" is no longer a joke, and club legend Wayne Rooney is demanding fast results.
Ruben Amorim, who has won just 28 points from 29 Premier League games, needs to start getting results quickly. His win percentage of 24.7% is comparable to that of Neil Warnock, who regularly managed relegation-threatened teams. With tough fixtures against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Brentford looming, Amorim must address several key issues to avoid a nightmare run.
Four Key Issues for Amorim to Address
1. Tactical Flexibility
Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system, which worked well at Sporting Lisbon, is not suited to his current Manchester United squad. He needs to show tactical flexibility and adapt his approach to get the best out of his players. The current system is forcing creative playmaker Bruno Fernandes to drop deep and become a defensive midfielder, which is affecting the team's overall performance.
2. Playing a Striker
Manchester United desperately need goals, but Amorim has refused to play a traditional striker. Despite spending over £200 million on new forwards this summer, the team has yet to score a goal this season. Amorim should consider starting £74 million signing Benjamin Sesko, who has yet to make a full debut, and giving him a chance to prove himself.
3. A Reliable Goalkeeper
The current goalkeeping situation at Manchester United is a crisis. Amorim needs to sign a new goalkeeper before the summer window closes, as the team cannot compete without a commanding and reliable presence in goal. The fact that he has opted to start Altay Bayindir, despite his mistake against Arsenal, speaks volumes about the lack of trust in Andre Onana.
4. Giving Youth a Chance
Amorim should also consider giving young players like Kobbie Mainoo a chance to shine. Mainoo has been impressive in training, but has been kept out of the team by Amorim's current system. Bringing him back into the fold could provide a much-needed boost to the team's creativity and energy.
If Amorim can address these key issues, Manchester United may have a chance to turn their season around and avoid a relegation battle. However, with tough fixtures looming and the team's current form, it remains to be seen whether they can overcome their struggles and achieve success.
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