Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw away to Ipswich in the Premier League, and while the result was not ideal, it highlighted several areas needing improvement. Amorim himself rated the team’s performance as a modest five out of ten, acknowledging that Ipswich played with high intensity and outperformed his side. Despite the mixed result, the Portuguese manager remained realistic, noting that many of the players had only been under his guidance for a short period, with some just two days.
In his post-match comments, Amorim pointed out issues such as players losing the ball and being out of position. He emphasized that the team’s decision-making and understanding of when to act during key moments were lacking. He also stressed that the team’s tactical setup, including the use of the 3-4-3 formation, was not the issue but rather the players’ comprehension of the game’s flow.
Manchester United’s struggles this season, which have seen them languish in 12th place in the Premier League, contributed to the dismissal of former manager Erik ten Hag. Amorim will now look to address these tactical and technical flaws quickly, with the next opportunity coming on Thursday when the team faces Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, followed by a crucial home match against Everton next weekend.
