Manchester United have been told that Ruben Amorim would have been a perfect fit for one of their Premier League rivals. Since taking charge at Old Trafford, Amorim has managed United in 47 matches across all competitions, out of which they have won just 17 and have a 36 per cent win rate. The Red Devils were soundly beaten by Manchester City in their latest outing to pile more pressure on Amorim.
United's nightmare continues
After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham, United hoped that things would change in the 2025-26 campaign under Amorim, especially after spending heavily in the summer transfer window to rebuild the team. However, the Red Devils find themselves 14th in the league table after their first four games and they were also dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by League Two side Grimsby.
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Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has boldly claim that Amorim would have been a perfect fit at Chelsea instead of United. The 40-year-old's 3-4-3 system has come under intense scrutiny, especially after the derby loss at Manchester City, but he is refusing to change his set-up.
Merson's view on Amorim's system
In his column on , Merson wrote: "Ruben Amorim, the way he wants to play, is a worry. He won't change. He'll look at it and say 'I've got where I am today by playing the way I play,' using three at the back and high wing-backs. He would have been a perfect fit for Chelsea. They've got world-class wing-backs in Reece James and Malo Gusto, they've got the best holding midfield player in the league in Moises Caicedo. It would fit the players.
"You look at Man United and this system does not suit the squad they've got at all. The two wing-backs are nowhere near it, nowhere near good enough. And they are a big part of this formation working. No legs in midfield. Everything is up against him."
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United will next face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. While the Blues will be busy with their Champions League commitments, as they face Bayern Munich on Wednesday, Amorim will get the entire week to prepare his team for the key domestic clash at Old Trafford.