Former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov was clearly unimpressed with Jamie Carragher’s bizarre suggestion that Alejandro Garnacho could play as a wing-back under Ruben Amorim.
Amorim will soon be making the move from Sporting Lisbon to Man Utd, where he’ll replace the recently-sacked Erik ten Hag, though Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in charge as interim manager for the time being.
Having notably used a back three for much of his time in charge of Sporting, one imagines Amorim will eventually want to try using that system at Old Trafford, even if it will be quite a big change from how they currently play.
Carragher had a stab at working out how Amorim’s United could line up using that formation in the video below, but Berbatov surely wasn’t the only one to think Garnacho as a wing-back was a pretty bizarre idea that would be doomed to fail…
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United already arguably have an issue with Garnacho not tracking back enough from a wide-forward position, so it’s hard to imagine the Argentine would adjust well to playing in a position with even more defensive responsibility.
Berbatov’s expression towards the end of this video sums it up really, and one imagines many MUFC supporters will be hoping there’s another way to fit Garnacho in to a 3-4-3 system.
Can Manchester United adapt to Ruben Amorim’s tactics?
Amorim will have a big challenge at United, with tactics arguably the least of his worries as this has generally been a club in a bit of a slump for some time, with morale and attitude all looking like other major concerns.
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Still, the 39-year-old will also hope that he can implement a better playing style after some pretty dire football under Ten Hag.
United fans will also probably just want to enjoy watching their team again, even if it’s still likely to be some time before they’re truly back to challenging the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
I think most people could have it wrong in how.long it takes Amorim to get things right at Old Trafford. I feel he will quickly get rid of who he feels is not worthy to be there and he will introduce some of our young players to the team and turn them into world class.
Kone, Scanlon, Biancheri, Obi Martin, Lacey, Fletcher, Wheatley, are some of the players I would expect him to give a chance to over the next year or 2. Yes, the future looks bright, and Along with a few experienced players that he will bring in, I expect Amorim to be a success quicker than most imagine. Come on United.