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Despite his preference for a 3-4-2-1 setup, which he built his success on in Lisbon, Amorim has struggled to implement it effectively due to a lack of players at United who can play it effectively. Yet, he hasn’t deviated from his tactics, leading Keys to claim that while United’s top brass wanted Amorim, they didn’t want him his current style of play.
Amorim has been outspoken, even conceding that they might be “maybe the worst team in Manchester United’s history”. According to Keys, Amorim has lost the dressing room with his blunt assessments and is looking for a way out.
The ex-Sky Sports presenter has tipped Southgate, who is currently without a role following his departure from England, as a potential successor.
Keys shared his thoughts on Twitter: “Best informed guess re-United. They wanted Amorim but not 3-4-3. Had to sack ETH and accept it.
“Amorim lost players when he called them s***. He wants out. Cheaper to replace him than spend £1b on players to play his system. He goes. PR king Gareth Southgate takes over. Let’s see..”
Amorim is sticking to his guns, insisting on his footballing philosophy even after a defeat to Newcastle in December. When quizzed about potential changes, he firmly stated: “Maybe – or you continue with your idea and they have to change the coach…
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