Ruben Amorim has pinpointed two major flaws in Manchester United's game after taking over as manager. Speaking at his first press conference, the former Sporting Lisbon boss highlighted that his side loses possession too frequently and fails to track back effectively.
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag, will lead United against Ipswich Town on Saturday in his debut match. He believes small adjustments can make a big difference. "If you want to speak about the team and the way we play I think we lose the ball too often. And we have to be better on running back, that is clear to everybody," he said.
The new manager acknowledged that returning the club to title contention will take time. With a two-and-a-half-year contract, he expects that within two years it will be clear if he is the right man for the job. "If you look at the clubs who are winning this league, they have been doing this process for a long time," he added.
United's next fixture after Ipswich is a home Europa League match against Bodo/Glimt. Amorim expressed cautious optimism about immediate improvement, stating, "You guys think it is not possible, I think it's possible. We have space to grow as a team." He emphasised the need to improve physically and tactically while winning games.
