Ruben Amorim's former assistant coach Adelio Candido has revealed that the Portuguese manager's methods were never 'fully implemented' during his ill-fated 14-month spell at Manchester United. Candido, who served as one of two assistants in Amorim's coaching team, spoke about the frustrations of their time at Old Trafford.
Amorim was sacked in January after presiding over United's worst campaign in 51 years, which included a defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final. In the Premier League, he recorded the poorest win percentage (32%), the most goals conceded per match (1.53) and the fewest clean sheets (15%) of any United manager.
In an interview with The Ball, Candido said he enjoyed the city of Manchester and the fans' focus on the project rather than immediate results. 'What I liked least was, without a doubt, feeling that our ideas weren't fully implemented,' he added.
Amorim's commitment to a 3-4-3 formation became a point of discussion, and he only adjusted his strategy after input from technical director Jason Wilcox. The youthfulness of the coaching staff also attracted scrutiny, but Candido argued that their age helped them handle the intense pressure.
Candido stated that he ignored external criticism and focused on the positive daily routine within the team. 'I don't follow opinions outside of my work group,' he said, noting that he paid no attention to social media comments.
