Ruben Amorim: I would not have survived at Man Utd if I changed system sooner

James Ducker Mon, 29 December 2025 at 1:33 pm UTC·5 min read Ruben Amorim says he had to pick the right moment to adapt his system or he would not have survived as Manchester United manager. Amorim’s unyielding commitment to his 3-4-2-1 formation drew fierce criticism and scrutiny as United’s players struggled to adjust.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The United manager has employed a back four in two of his past three games against Bournemouth and Newcastle in a move partly driven by injuries and the loss of key players to the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Amorim says the players’ understanding of his principles and demands is now at a stage where he can be more flexible with his...