Ruben Amorim will make two Erik ten Hag flops ‘endure’ says ex-Man Utd coach

A former Manchester United coach has admitted Ruben Amorim will make two Red Devils “suffer”.

Amorim, 39, was appointed as United’s new manager on Friday (November 1) after Erik ten Hag was sacked the weekend prior. And ex-Red Devils coach Rene Meulensteen has predicted Casemiro and Christian Eriksen could be cut from the Portuguese boss’ plans.

“I think this could be a big chance for Harry Maguire,” Meulensteen told Betway. “I am not sure if Amorim sticks with that 3-4-3 formation he plays at Sporting though.

“It could benefit players, there are a number of centre backs that are used to playing in a back three, whether it is [Lisandro] Martinez alongside [Matthijs] De Ligt and maybe the young [Lenny] Yoro when he gets fit. Or maybe Maguire fits in there as well.

“In the midfield, you would think that maybe Casemiro and [Christian] Eriksen would lose out because, obviously you need energy and as well as that, the ability to find the passes between the lines and in the pockets.

“However, this system may see all players struggle in certain positions because it is something

“Different from what Ten Hag was playing, who was opting more for a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3 so it is interesting to see how he could go about that with this group of players.”

He added: “Well I think that Amorim needs to establish a clear identity which focuses on fluid attacking play, disciplined defending and effective transitions.

“I think he must implement patterns that allow players to understand their roles in possession and out of possession, and ensure they can create overloads and maintain ball control.

“Clarity in the tactical approach will be key and he needs to build strong chemistry that reinforces these principles on the pitch.”