Poor Recruitment, Not Amorim’s Tactics, at Fault
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes defends manager Ruben Amorim’s system despite the club’s poor start to the season. He argued that United’s hierarchy failed in the summer transfer window by strengthening the wrong areas of the squad.
Scholes stressed that Manchester United’s recent struggles, including a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City, reflect player quality rather than tactical issues.
Speaking to BBC 5 Live, the former England midfielder said:
“I don’t think Amorim’s system is the problem. Against City, United had more possession, so midfield was not overrun. The real issue is that the quality in midfield is not up to standard.”
He added that United desperately needed a central midfielder who could control games. According to him, the club ignored this priority and only reacted late in the window with the signing of Carlos Baleba.
Scholes also questioned the decision to invest heavily in forwards while ignoring glaring weaknesses.
“Did United really need three new forwards? I don’t think so. Recruitment failed to address key areas, and that has cost the team,” he noted.
The United legend further highlighted concerns over André Onana’s performances, saying issues with the goalkeeper should have been obvious before the season
