“He wants to build a fighting team for each other” – Diogo Dalot shared about coach Ruben Amorim. Earlier, Luke Shaw also voiced support for the Portuguese military leader when he emphasized: “Amorim is eliminating the toxic things in the dressing room.”
The message from veteran players signals positive changes at Old Trafford. But the question is: Does Amorim really make a difference, or will it repeat the traces of its predecessors?
Amorim is praised for the clear philosophy, calm personality and the orientation to build a new culture at MU. But before him, Erik Ten Hag received similar compliments. When Cristiano Ronaldo or discipline Jadon Sancho, the Dutch strategist was also considered “the person who dared to change”. In the end, the HAG ten name was excluded from the system before it could change it.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also declared the spirit of Sir Alex back. Jose Mourinho repeatedly criticized the player “lack of personality”, “lack of aspirations”. But all left Old Trafford in disappointment. The support of speech is not new. The problem is that: Does the MU system allow Amorim to carry out extensive reforms?
In fact, Amorim has not eliminated “bad boys” like Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho. High -paying players who contribute less like Casemiro, Mason Mount are still in the squad. Their presence not only affects the salary fund but also creates a negative atmosphere in the dressing room. A team that really “fighting for each other” cannot exist if the players feel unfairly in income and dedication.
Amorim has made strong moves with groups of 4 players Garnacho, Antony, Malacia, Sancho. All four must practice according to their own mode, separate from the rest. It is a definitive step that the previous coaches often avoid. However, some Amorim's decisions are difficult to change the big picture.
Previously in Sporting Lisbon, Amorim was given full authority, had absolute trust from the leadership and worked in a low -pressure environment. MU is completely different. This is a club that the media scrutinizes, internal stratification of power, the Board of Directors has a great influence and the representative of the player often intervenes deeply.
This is the second season of Amorim at a big club. The 39 -year -old coach is good at developing young players, building a system but still not used to handling situations such as a big star, heavy pressure, or blockbuster contracts that do not meet expectations. In an environment like MU, collision experience and human management ability is as important as tactical expertise.
The compliments of Dalot or Shaw are like pre -season victories. Everything has not reflected the core issues of MU. Amorim's reform capacity has nothing to verify. A frantic transfer season can create a good army or an umbrella, the answer is still ahead.
Old Trafford witnessed too many “new plans”. And the “compliments” always fly to just after a few good matches. But be careful with this trap, Amorim!
