Pundits are asking Ruben Amorim to do something at Manchester United that would get him sacked

Ruben Amorim brought a new system to Man United and he must stick by his vision despite poor results.

Some pundits have suggested Ruben Amorim should abandon his Manchester United plan and temporarily revert to a more pragmatic approach that will suit that players he inherited.

That would be a brilliant idea if you ignore that was the reason why the previous United manager was sacked, so Amorim must stick by his principles and accept the short-term pain.

Erik ten Hag suffered a nightmare start to his tenure, losing against Brighton and Brentford, and he compromised to produce results, but it was then difficult for him to implement the philosophy that everyone expected for the rest of his reign because he initially prioritised results over a style.

It’s not an exact science, but if a coach immediately implements their vision and has unwavering faith in what they believe from day one, that should help provide long-term success.

It’s common sense when you think about it. Ten Hag needed to get results quickly after his arrival and he did, only that was at the cost of a long-term plan. And when the Dutchman eventually tried to make United align more with his ideal way of playing, it was too late and didn’t work.

United were tactically dysfunctional last season and the same problems existed in the final months of Ten Hag’s tenure. There was no style of play for supporters to get behind and fans were desperate to see an organised team, with every player on the pitch knowing their role.

Amorim has brought a new formation and system to Manchester and although there hasn’t been an upturn in results as was hoped, it would be a huge mistake for him to change tactics.