Ruben Amorim has struggled to get his ideas across to his Manchester United players during his first few months in charge.
Ideally, Ruben Amorim wanted to stay at Sporting until the end of the season, but he was given an ultimatum by Ineos that resulted in his appointment in November.
Amorim has stubbornly stuck to his tactics despite facing criticism as he is willing to suffer short-term pain for long-term results.
After surviving a hectic schedule, Amorim has finally had time to train, but it has hardly produced any improvement in performances – or results.
Amorim is a fantastic communicator, but it seems he is still trying to find the best way to get through to this United squad. Against Everton, he tried a new unique strategy.
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Ruben Amorim’s unique Man United team talk vs Everton
Starting games poorly has been a worrying trend under Amorim, and United found themselves 2-0 down to Everton when the half-time whistle was blown at Goodison Park.
Amorim’s team talk against Everton was focused on encouraging players to stick to the plan rather than make radical changes.
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According to The Athletic, Amorim made his points in a few minutes before he “left the dressing room” for the remainder of the interval.
It adds that Amorim could be seen “wearing a look of deep concentration” as he paced the corridors at Goodison Park.
Amorim drilled into his players that they must stick to the game plan set out for them and apply what they had trained on at Carrington.
It resulted in an improved performance after the break and goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte rescued an important point.
Ruben Amorim is becoming a ‘more complete manager’
Things haven’t exactly gone to plan since United’s change of manager. Ruben Amorim said himself that he “expects to win all home games”, but the record at Old Trafford has been miserable.
However, tough times can often be valuable lessons and Amorim believes he is developing as a coach as a result of his poor start in England.
After beating Ipswich Town, Amorim said: “I lived here for three months, I live certain things that I’m a more complete manager because sometimes you need to lose to be in a poor situation to grow.
“I felt that during these three months.”
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United players have praised Amorim’s communication, and it seems his relationship with the squad is growing better and better.
Amorim’s three-word message to players against Ipswich helped produce a much-needed win. Patience is needed, but fans should definitely keep faith in Amorim.