Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United with promises of creating an identity and ensuring that the club wins the league.
Whereas he has been able to create an identity, which is not good enough, he seems a million miles away from ever being an English Premier League-winning manager.
Their latest draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. at home was a clear indication that United need a better team and tactics to ensure they reach their best level.
Despite being away from home, Wolves had the better chances in the game and made United look more like the bottom team of the table.
The inability to beat Wolves at Old Trafford was not just disappointing, it was alarming. United looked second best throughout the match, with Wolves creating the clearer opportunities and showing more hunger.
For a club of United’s stature, failing to dominate a mid-table side at home highlights the tactical shortcomings under Amorim. The fans expected a statement performance, but instead, they witnessed a team that lacked urgency, creativity, and control.
One of the most glaring issues was Amorim’s stubbornness with his three-at-the-back formation. Even as the system was clearly failing, he refused to adapt or make meaningful changes.
The defensive line looked shaky, the midfield was overrun, and the attack was isolated. Every passing minute made it obvious that the setup was not working, yet Amorim persisted, leaving United vulnerable and predictable.
This rigidity is a major reason why the team continues to struggle against opponents they should be beating comfortably.
The draw against Wolves epitomised United’s decline under Amorim. Rather than building momentum and confidence, the team appears to be regressing, unable to impose themselves even in home fixtures.
The lack of tactical flexibility, combined with poor in-game management, has left United looking like a shadow of their former selves. If the club truly wants to return to the top, they need a manager capable of adapting, inspiring, and delivering results when it matters most.
Amorim has been learning on the job far too long and it always feels like it will take ages for him to make United play the kind of football the fans expect, especially against lesser opponents that the team should be thrashing at Old Trafford.
