Ruben Amorim Compares to Ten Hag
Dec 29, 2024 by
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Harry Maguire backs Ruben Amorim despite Man Utd's struggles, highlighting his opposite style to Ten Hag and belief in turning around their tough start

Harry Maguire: Ruben Amorim Compares to Ten Hag but Can Get a Go at Man Utd.
Harry Maguire has given his backing to new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as the Portuguese manager continues to wriggle his way out of his shell at Old Trafford. Against a side who have dropped five of their first 10 matches, that’s an uphill climb for Amorim, but Maguire says the squad trusts their new boss.
Amorim vs. Ten Hag: A Tribute to a Different Era
Maguire’s observation brought home the stark contrast between Amorim’s possession, high-line philosophy and Erik ten Hag’s counter-attacking structure. It hasn’t been simple transitioning, especially with a team still getting their heads around a new strategic plan. ‘The managers are so very different in terms of how they run things and what they expect’ Maguire confessed. "So the coming-in phase is going to be rough.
Players are also coming to terms with Amorim’s three-at-the-back method. Maguire believes the manager will hold up in spite of the challenge. He knows exactly what he has to do to get this club back on its feet," he said. He’s really strong and everyone trusts him.
Ruben Amorim Makes for a Harrowing Beginning.
At 14th in the Premier League table , United sit closer to the relegation zone than Champions League spots. In their most recent loss, a 2-0 defeat to Wolves , they have let fans down, questioning Amorim’s ability to salvage the situation. Complicating matters, the captain Bruno Fernandes will miss Monday’s vital trip to Newcastle after being sent off against the Magpies in their last game.
Not even two months into his employment, Amorim is already being questioned about his job prospects. Maguire recognised the manager’s frustration over the disappointing performances, but emphasised Amorim’s grit. He’s a champ and he hates the playoffs. It’s just killing all of us, because we’re not doing what we should be for this club and our fans.
No Targets, Just Scrambling Up the Table.
United’s final game of 2024 is against a resurgent Newcastle, followed shortly by an overwhelming trip to face league leaders Liverpool. Maguire admitted that there are no real expectations to create goals for the season at this point. "We’re just trying to get up the table," he said. "At the moment, we are not good enough. Everyone knows that."
He demanded patience and effort in order to bring United out of their funk. We’re trying to make a lot of changes. It’s really bad, so far, but we’re going to do it right."
What’s Next for Manchester United?
The Red Devils are on the verge of facing a crucial game against Newcastle, but it’s left to Ruben Amorim to bring a win back to Old Trafford. Even as supporters and pundits argue over whether or not he is the right man for the position, Maguire’s message is simple: the team believe in their manager and they trust him to take them to the Premier League.