@@ConPlexVALI agree with you, Mount under Tuchel was insanely good especially in those half spaces. He’s a better ball carrier, runner, better under pressure and on top of it he’s a work horse. I prefer Mount to Fernandes
@ maybe.. but I’m struggling to see what. Please enlighten me (no sarcasm, seriously I can’t see it). Plus Bruno is one of the most talented playmakers of the premier league with very high energy levels. I’m sure he can fit in most systems. The best premier league playmaker of the past few years De Bruyne has called Bruno maybe the best playmaker in the prem.
Signing Eze to replace Fernandes is absurd. You're paying English tax for a far inferior player who isn't premier league proven because of the number of chances he wastes.
I don't think Bruno will go anywhere, I certainly wouldn't risk selling him to replace him with our track record of signings. I think he's looking forward to working with Amorim and he's determined and intelligent enough to fit into the system and even go to a higher level
Bruno deserves to be with us if we start playing better. He's earned his money when we were garbage. Imagine just binning the one player who kept some standards at the club for years in the low points. Would be unfair to him.
@@Djsonley Exactly mate, we used to be a club with class and we owe it to Bruno to finally give him the platform to succeed with us. Our treatment of players who've given us everything has been a bit unclassy since Woodward, like Rio, Herrera and De Gea to an extent.
Bruno definitely needs to turn things around if he is to deserve staying tho,, his overall play has been poor for months if not more0. It might be down to ten hags coaching but we’ll see I suppose
If he doesn't fit in the system,he has to go,we want to move forward and forget the past,we still had players who didn't fit in ten hag system who kept starting games see how that turned out!
It is so wild that you put Zalewski there. I was scouting for the left wing back for us as well, and came to Zalewski as an outside shout and a great fit as well.
To be honest I was very suprised by this pick. Roma is one of my favorite clubs to watch, and Zalewski is very bad on the eye. His negatives are very similar to Dalot and that makes him not good enough for this level.
@@vidalgutierrez1736 absolutely not. Negatives that, for example, Dalot has, are the ones that go beyond football skill. Its the work ethic, understanding of the game, mentality and so on… I can name you Robinson from Fulham as a better option just in the league. We dont need a young left back, we need a left back that can cover the position untill Harry Ammas is ready to jump into the first team. Buying players like Zalewski is the reason for this clubs downfall.
Coming from a Sporting fan, if you don't see Shaw as an option for central defender on the left side, you haven't understood how Ruben Amorim sets his defence line. Bruno Fernandes role will be as a central midfielder along side Casemiro/Ugarte. Congrats ManU, you're getting a top top manager! 🎉
Eze not the right choice for me. Bruno will be needing to move on eventually, but arguably we have crazy talents in the academy coming up in that position and also there are better players in Europe. (I get the Eze bias though)
Please list the better players in Europe available, to substitute Bruno. And who are these crazy talents in the academy lol?? Crazy? You people overrate your academy to high heaven.
@@jeanlundi2141the united u18s only lost 2 games last season, are currently undefeated this season, and are one of the most talented crop of youth players in the entire country. Just because you don’t know anything about them doesn’t mean they’re overrated
Or you can play amad daillo at right wing back instead of playing mazraoui there so mazraoui can play left wing back instead of buying players at that position the only thing we need to do is sell Bruno with mount and rashford That will generate big money, so with that money we can buy a new striker like Victor and bench Hojlund and loan our new striker we bought this summer so he can get proper game that is what man United needs right now
Some other options for the positions James has picked: LWB: Alphonso Davies - contract expiring in the summer and has already been linked to us. Harry Amass (academy) - was rotated into the squad in pre season and occasionally on the bench this season. Technically great, especially in tight spaces and remember him overlapping well but questions over his physicality to play in a back 4 at the moment, less responsibility as a wingback. Alvaro Fernandez - apparently doing well for Benfica so far, has played in a back 4 and back 5. Cheap buyback clause. CB: Disagree with James here, no point in paying £50-60m on a player if we're not willing to give him playing time. Instead I'd go for the left side. Jarrad Branthwaite - linked with him heavily already, would be expensive but probably worth it in the long term. Godwill Kukonki (academy) - come through the ranks this year. 6'4, quick, plays either LB or LCB anyway. AM: Don't have a pick from the market but Shea Lacey from the academy is by many accounts the most exciting academy player in years. Plays a similar position to Amad (10/RW hybrid role) so would have to figure that out but very talented. Jack Fletcher (Darren's son) is a shout too. CM: Jayce Fitzgerald really impressing in the academy. CF: Chido Obi-Martin signed and offered a 3rd choice striker role apparently. Far too good for academy football and only a matter of time before he breaks through.
Highly agree with the LWB picks. Davies seems like the perfect option considering hes left footed, one of the fastest players in the world, played as a winger most his life and has always wanted a more attacking role with Bayern but they won't let him - but he does play further forward for Canada.
@@alexcoyg3281 It's Man United though. Your not really talking about a normal club draw wise. United are always in the top3-4 choices on the planet for ayone regardless. It's just a special club even at a low point.
Garnacho will be converted to a wing back. He suits the profile perfectly. He largely doesn't have to change much of what he currently does to play that role for Amorim.
@loganadams1205 in Amorim's system one of the wingbacks is a winger. Garnacho already plays the same spaces that that wingback plays. It really won't change his current role much beyond he will make more runs to the byline instead of cutting in to shoot.
@@jeanlundi2141This season in the PL thus far, Garnacho ranks in the top 13% of wingers for tackles won, at a percentage of 81.8 success rate. He’s in the top 7% of wingers in the PL for interceptions, and the top 18% of wingers in the PL for blocks made. He also ranks in the top 8% of wingers in the league for recovery tackles. Interestingly, he also ranks in the top 7% of wingers in the PL for being dribbled past, and averages 3 duels won per game.
Great vid Jim, however I would look for an older LWB las Harry Amass would be perfect for this role coming through the academy and looked great in preseason For CB we also have Godwill Kokoni coming through at 6ft 4 and good on the ball he’s one to look out for him and Yoro could be brilliant together ina few years. La Carrington has some serious talent coming though probably the best set of youngsters coming though for a long time
Although I enjoy what you’re saying.. the new manager will have to get the best out of what he’s already got. Due to ffp he won’t have the spending power over the next 12-18 months unless Miraculously they sell the likes of Maguire and Antony for good money. I see Garnacho occupying the LWB role, he gets up and down the pitch as well as anyone. The one who I’d love to come to Old Trafford is Eze, again it’s going to take a lot of money to prize him away from Selhurst park.
It seems that he does have a lot of stamina, but his defensive work is awful and he does too much/plays for himself in attack. If Amorim can sort out his attitude on both sides of the field, than he'd be a nice player.
Keep in mind that players can learn new systems, I don't think it's hard for Bruno to become an Amorim type of CAM. Also, just the thought of replacing Garnacho, Yoro and Mainoo, basically our most promising players, is more than unrealistic.
Anyone who thinks Fernandes needs to be sold cannot be trusted giving opinions on football as they clearly dont know anything. He is by far, the greatest CAM individually in the entire league and has better stats than any other CAM on this planet
On the left back issue, the last time Luke Shaw played for United was 10 months ago. The last his back up, Tyrell Malacia played for United was 19 months ago.
To fit in with FFP rules United probably won't be able to spend more than £100m on players this summer. Chelsea signing Sancho for £25m probably gives United a bit more leeway and they probably will move on from Casemiro, Malacia and Bayindir so they could develop more breathing room, so lets say £130m. Here are 4 Signings I think Ruben Amorim should make. RWB: Jeremie Frimpong: £40m - Lightning quick on the Right wing, great crosser, would add something new to the United attack. LWB: Alvaro Fernandez - £15m - Perfect modern day wing back who can attack and defend in equal measure. Great footwork. LCB: Gonçalo Inácio - £50m - The only Sporting signing. Ideal LCB for Amorim. Martinez can split his time between LCB and defensive midfielder. CM(8): Angel Gomes: Free Transfer in summer - Ideal back up for Kobbie Mainoo and can cover LCAM and RCAM. perfect signing.
I think Bruno will perform amazing in that role. I think Garnacho will play Left Wing back and Dalot Right WB. And all those signing, ALL OF THEM, will have the same or less impact as a single Gyokeres.
The cover options for cb are also all out of contract in 2025, so 3cbs at the club for a back 3, we know where the shopping has to be done. Also, erikson is out of contact as well
Amorim plays with 3 CBs yes, but one of the two wing backs will drop to make a back 4 when out of possession… I think you will see Garnacho playing on the left hand side rashford lf and bruno rf with the travela. Mazraoui on the right as the player who will drop into the back 4 to make 4-5-1 when out of possession. We won’t sell Bruno, it would rip the heart out of the team.
As a sporting fan, our wingbacks are more wingers than fullbacks, or at least one of them usually is. Nuno Santos, Geny Catamo and Geovany Quenda, they are all wingers. So I also see Ruben using Garnacho and Amad on the wings. He'll use Shaw as a CB for sure, like he did with Matheus Reis and is doing with Fresneda
Hear me out - Alphonso Davies on a free - Left footed and he was a winger most of his career - Has always wanted to be more involved in the attack for Bayern but they won't give him the chance. Out of contract 2025 and only 24 and already been linked to us. One of the fastest players in the World.
@@ConPlexVALThey’re really not showing him they want him, though. Not pushing for him and also extended Mendys contract. If we show promising signs under Amorim, notably a push for top 4, plus a more attacking role then he will be offered at Madrid, it’s not impossible.
He'd be absolutely ideal but I'd also love Ait-Nouri or even Robinson. Really just any solid left-footed player that's quick, has the work rate, and can whip in a cross for a forward. Hell, I'd genuinely be okay with letting Antony try that role in a lesser game. 😂
This is your second or third video saying Pedro plays on the left when he actually pkays on the right and Trincao on the left. There isn't a world whete Mount remains and Fernandes drops out from literally any perspective. Rashford is tailor made for that left inside forward role that Trincao plays with a more creative player taking up the right half space.
Would you see Garnacho playing as LWB? If he does, I can't imagine Rashford as the left 10 would work with Garnacho there; they'd get in each other's way.
You're wrong. Pedro Gonçalves plays on the left, Trincão plays on the right. They're both wrong footed, they both cut inside. The first is more of a playmaker, more creative, the latter is more direct, 1v1
Hey, a Manchester United fan here. I believe that Ruben Amorim could give Manchester United some success but I honestly do think it will take time. One of the first things Ruben Amorim had to do as soon as he joined Manchester United was to figure out who fits his system and who does not, and who he needs to buy and who he needs to keep and sell. I'll be sharing out my suggestions today. So, obviously, it hasn't been the BEST start for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United as the results for the games he has managed ended up like this: - Ipswich Town 1-1 Manchester United - Manchester United 3-2 Bodo Glimt - Manchester United 4-0 Everton - Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United - Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest - Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United - Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Manchester United - Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth Ruben Amorim has officially managed 9 games for Manchester United so far. 6 games in the Premier League, 2 games in the Europa League and 1 game in the Carabao Cup. Out of those 9 games, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 4. I will be going through every single position in Ruben Amorim's system and decide who he should keep and who he should sell. GOALKEEPERS: There are currently 3 goalkeepers at Manchester United. Their first-choice keeper in Andre Onana, their second-choice keeper in Altay Bayindir and their third-choice keeper in Tom Heaton. I think Andre Onana should be a definite keep as he hasn't been really bad this season and it would be hard just to find another first-choice keeper off the bat. I think Bayindir should be a keep also. I know people consider him as a dodgy goalkeeper, especially in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Tottenham Hotspur. However, we need to remember that Altay only plays in less critical fixtures. I believe Tom Heaton should also be a keep as he is a useful homegrown player in the squad. ONANA - keep BAYINDIR - keep HEATON - keep CENTRE-BACKS (for the 3 at the back): Ruben Amorim has 3 centre-backs with 2 wider centre-backs and 1 which is more central. A lot of people criticise this defender but I think Lisandro Martinez should be a keep. In Amorim's system, Lisandro plays as one of the more wider centre-backs who need to be more attacking and ball-playing. We know Lisandro Martinez can be capable of that after seeing his assist to Amad Diallo in the Manchester Derby. Maybe in like a year or 2, Lisandro can be getting demoted to the bench but I don't think he should be a sell. Another defender who plays as a wider centre-back in Amorim's system is Leny Yoro, and I think he should be a keep too. Despite Manchester United currently struggling, Yoro is probably the only defender putting in at least a decent performance. Similarly to Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro has to be more attacking and ball-playing. Despite it only being pre-season, we saw Leny Yoro produce a great ball to one of our academy players against Rangers. I personally believe Leny Yoro could be a star under Ruben Amorim. Currently, the more central centre-back in Ruben Amorim's plan has been Matthijs de Ligt. His role is to be more defensive and to prevent attacks from the opposition and also try and drive the team forward. At the start of the season, it has been a rocky start for Matthijs de Ligt but now I can see him starting to improve, especially after Erik ten Hag's exit. I think Matthijs de Ligt should be a keep as well. I also believe that Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire should stay as back-up centre-backs. Unfortunately, I think Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans should leave the club. I don't believe we need that much squad depth for our centre-backs and for me, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are better options than Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans. However, I do think we should sign a centre-back. This defender has played under Ruben Amorim before, back at Sporting Lisbon, where he was the more central centre-back and was great at stopping attacks - his name is: Ousmane Diomande. I think he could be a great add to Manchester United and that would shift Matthijs de Ligt to a RCB, which I think wouldn't be a problem as he played as a RCB back when he played in Juventus. DE LIGT - keep YORO - keep MARTINEZ - keep SHAW - keep MAGUIRE - keep LINDELOF - sell EVANS - sell WING-BACKS: Before I even get to context, I think I speak on behalf of most Manchester United fans. Diogo Dalot will not thrive if he is continuously going to be used as a LWB. Sure, he can be a future wing-back under Ruben Amorim, but he would have to be on the right side of the pitch. However, since Noussair Mazraoui is far more consistent and is in better form than Diogo Dalot at the moment, I think Dalot will be the back-up RWB as Mazraoui will be starting over him. With Diogo Dalot being converted to a RWB, the only LWB we now have is Tyrell Malacia, who I believe should be sold as well. He hasn't played professional football for 18 months and his return back at Manchester United hasn't been the best. The first player Ruben Amorim needs to sign is a LWB. There are plenty of options including: Alphonso Davies, Alejandro Grimaldo, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Maximiliano Araujo. However, I only think we need one. Araujo could be a great shout as he played under Amorim back at Sporting. However, I think this LWB needs to be signed at January and Amorim did say that he wasn't going to buy Sporting players in January. There have been rumours that Alphonso Davies could join Manchester United, so I think he will be the man. Besides, he looks like he is going to leave Bayern Munich soon enough anyway. I think Rayan Ait-Nouri could be the perfect back-up for Alphonso Davies as he is a LB that CAN play as a LWB. Also, I don't think Ruben Amorim needs Antony for any longer and I think he needs to be sold. MAZRAOUI - keep DALOT - keep MALACIA - sell ANTONY - sell MIDFIELD: Ruben Amorim has 2 midfielders in his starting 11 who have two slightly different roles. One of them plays more attacking and more like an 8 while the other plays more defensive and more like a 6. The 4 players currently at Manchester United who plays in these roles are: Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro. Out of these 4 players, I would like 2 of them to go - Christian Eriksen and Casemiro. I'm sorry, but they do not have the legs to have a future at Manchester United. With them 2 gone, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte are the only midfielders to remain so if we're going to get rid of both Eriksen and Casemiro, we need to sign a back-up or 2. A great shout would be Morten Hjulmand. He is another player who played under Ruben Amorim back at Sporting and can play like a 6 which could be a perfect replacement for Casemiro. The other midfielder I have suggested is a bit more young but could be a back-up still for Manchester United: Ederson. MAINOO - keep UGARTE - keep ERIKSEN - sell CASEMIRO - sell INSIDE FORWARDS/ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS: In Amorim's system, he has 2 inside forwards that play just behind the striker and could even assist them to score. The players who currently play at that position for Ruben Amorim are: Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount. I do not see Amad Diallo getting sold as he has arguably been Manchester United's best player this season so far, neither do I see Bruno Fernandes or Alejandro Garnacho getting sold. I think it is already obvious that there is a high chance of Marcus Rashford leaving and if we get the big money for Mason Mount, I don't see why we shouldn't accept it. There are rumours that Ruben Amorim will sign Takefusa Kubo as a replacement for Marcus Rashford and I don't see a problem with that. AMAD - keep FERNANDES - keep GARNACHO - keep RASHFORD - sell MOUNT - 50/50 (if we get the big money for him then accept) STRIKER: Currently, there are 2 strikers at Manchester United - Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. In Amorim's system, the striker needs to be clinical finisher and need to finish off the chances that they get. Unfortunately, Joshua Zirkzee doesn't have that in him. I believe that Rasmus Hojlund could thrive under Ruben Amorim but sometimes he can become inconsistent. I think we should demote Rasmus Hojlund to a second choice striker and to sell Joshua Zirkzee immediately. Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen are great shouts for a first-choice striker but since this man has worked under Ruben Amorim back at Sporting. I think Gyokeres would be a more realistic signing. HOJLUND - keep ZIRKZEE - sell NEW A-TEAM GK: Andre Onana RCB: Matthijs de Ligt CB: Ousmane Diomande LCB: Lisandro Martinez RWB: Noussair Mazraoui CM: Kobbie Mainoo CM: Manuel Ugarte LWB: Alphonso Davies CAM: Amad Diallo CAM: Bruno Fernandes ST: Rasmus Hojlund NEW B-TEAM GK: Altay Bayindir RCB: Leny Yoro CB: Harry Maguire LCB: Luke Shaw RWB: Diogo Dalot CM: Morten Hjulmand CM: Ederson LWB: Rayan Ait-Nouri CAM: Alejandro Garnacho CAM: Takefusa Kubo ST: Rasmus Hojlund (I definitely do not expect all of this to happen in January, probably at the end of the 25/26 season. Also please give feedback as it took a long time).
This may sound absurd but playing dalot at RCB could work but i mean that for tactical reassons because dalot has a lot of tactical uses , dalot is fast so he can help out when Playing fast attackers and he can move into midfield incase we need to overload that position of the field to play near the CDM
I see Nuno Mendes as a major possibility in the summer for that LWB position, his contract ends in the summer of 2026, next summer will be PSG's last chance to cash in. I would prefer Davies but still think he's going to Madrid and would certainly command higher wages. Nuno Mendes is young, fast, direct, good crosser, he's not afraid of getting in the box, can play LCB if needed (has done it in the national team). It was Amorim who picked him up from Sporting's youth ranks, he knows the 3-4-2-1 inside out. He's definitely one to look out for in the summer. I can definitely see Diallo getting a chance, either as RWB or as the right-sided forward. Conversely, Rashford will have to improve a lot or he's going to have a really tough time.
i generally rate James’ takes so much but there’s many wild takes here imo 1. the starting lineup based on what is available at the club right now is very different to the way i believe amorim would look at it (luke shaw would not be his pick to be lwb even when fit, one of the inside forward/10s will 100% be an inside forward such as rashford or garnacho) 2. you seem to be ignoring the fact that one of amorims strengths is actually coaching players not just assuming what they are, the lwb position for example will most likely be shared between amass and amad, and based on amorims track record of training wing backs i genuinely believe amad will become incredible, and that amass will also shine 3. i dont see a centre back coming in this summer at all, i imagine Maguire will be the central option until yoro is back and de ligt will be on the right for now, if not lindelof will be on the right, and i think amorim will be able to get enough out of them to not require another, also mazroui will probably get minutes at rcb 4. bruno’s best at sporting was in a much deeper role (where mainoo will likely play most of his minutes) but is also incredible in the half spaces on the right, it’s likely that he will be used in both of these depending on the game, but replacing him is not an option given he is one of the best in the league in two key positions
I believe Bruno, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Onana and Hojlund should stay. The main concern is the wingbacks. We do not have players who are willing to run back. We need to get rid of Shaw and Rashford and invest in atleast 2 wingbacks, who can do a job on both the flanks. And then maybe a couple of centre backs to provide cover but every other position can wait. I strongly believe Harry Maguire could do a job in the middle of a back three, he could drift into the middle just like Stones at City and has a better passing range than him. We could play Licha, Harry and De Ligt as the back three. People just underestimate De Ligt's recovery pace and he could be amazing as a right sided centre back. We've got Hojlund who has the potential to be the Gyokeres for Man Utd.
For the amount of Football you watch and analyse, its surprising the choices you make. Dalot will play RM/RWB. Bruno will play in one of the CAM roles just like Goncalves at Sporting. We're not going to sign another star CB, we would be looking for squad player that is a LCB for Martinez cover.
About Singo, as much as i like him and his potential, I think it'll be more useful to spend the money on other parts of the team. I think going forward, Mazraoui will play more as a RCB than WB. He is more experienced than Singo, can carry the ball like Singo does and also a bit press resistant like Singo. As for Palacios, he's one of my favorite players but too injury prone. I'll rather we go for Aleix Garcia.
Love Eze as a player and this observation might mean nothing, but watching for England, sometimes he looks a little bit fazed by it all. Perhaps just because he’s fairly new to the setup but can’t help but feeling he might not have the personality to play for a bigger club. Would love to be wrong
Wing-back is an interesting one. They do push high & wide and provide an attacking threat - but Sporting dominate most games in their league. In the Premier League, we're going to have to defend for periods of games, so the wing-backs do need to be at least competent defensively. Agree with a CB or two to replace the likes of Evans/Lindelof/Maguire. Also agree we need a midfielder to replace Eriksen/Casemiro. Not sure if Palacios is the one though, purely due to the fact he's had a lot of injury problems in the past. I still find it hard to believe captain Bruno, our most creative player, will be moved on. He's maybe not as mobile as Goncalves, but Goncalves isn't an athletic, quick ball carrier either. As long as Bruno has a more mobile players around him, like Garnacho/Amad/Rashford, with Højlund up front, I think he should be okay. With Højlund & Zirkzee as ST options, possibly Rashford as well, I can't see us singing a ST soon. Especially when we have so many other positions to strengthen - CB, WB, CM. I think Zirkzee would need to be moved on, and I'm not sure that'll happen this summer. I guess it depends on his performances and game time until the end of the season.
We saw how much defending Sporting did against City - imagine having Garnacho/Antony playing as a wing-back - I'm not sure that would work. Also, Amorim didn't always have Gyökeres, so maybe he can make it work with Zirkzee instead - the tactics would just need tweaking depending on the personnel of the front 3.
CM: Palacios is a cornerstone for Leverkusen, happy there and long term contract. Would be great, but would cost a fortune and unlikely to happen. Angelo Stiller would be a nice option, but also unlikely as he wants Bayern. Joey Veerman could be a perfect signing. Excellent regista, perfect partner to Ugarte, wants to move, PSV needs to sell, only one year left. Alternatively Kristjan Asllani could be a good option. Very talented young regista, that hardly gets played at inter. LWB: if Alphonso Davies wants to come it would be a no-brainer. One of the best young attacking LB in the world and for a bargain with his contract running out in the summer and he wants to move. CB: Agree we need another CB, but a leftie imo. As it stands we only have one left footed and 4 right footed CBs... Olivier Boscagli is the perfect fit imo, contract out in the summer. He'd probably love to come. Jhon Lucumi would be even better, but more expensive too, though still doable/realistic. Striker: Let's keep our money in the pocket for now. Gyokeres would cost a fortune and we need the money elsewhere. Hojlund profiles perfectly for Amorim and Chido Obi Martin is one of the most talented youngsters in the world. And what is a striker without service? CAM/(L)W: Nacho, Rashford and Bruno don't cut it. It's a graveyard shift for our strikers.... Since we haven't used a lot of money with the others, I'd go all out on Florian Wirtz. Will probably cost (north of) 100m and unlikely he chooses mufc, but he could be our De Bruyne for 10 years to come. Alternatively Malik Tillman and Mastantuono would be amazing. I'd like to see Amad on the right sided AM too. Mount played like five minutes since we signed him....
im not thinking realistically what will happen. im imagining this like im on an fm save and honestly, James is kinda cooking. I think united fans will be in denial bc obv they love their players but from an outside view, i think this team would outperform current united by a large margin
Sign Kerkez from Bournemouth, Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen, Palacios from Bayer(Only signing I agree with you on). Xavi Simons for the CAM. Would be a great window. Not sure about the forward. I would go all out for Gykores. That would be my 1 signing from Sporting otber than Rubén Amorim lol
Possibly united transfers Boniface or Gyokeres Eze or Kulusevski Joao Gomes or Ederson (Atalanta) or Wharton Alphonso Davies (free transfer) or Rayan Aït-Nouri
Bro. Bruno's biggest problem is that he thinks a bit too fast lmao. EtH didn't coach the team to be super heavy metal attacking, so the remaining 5 attacking players didn't know to be in good positions whenever Bruno would go for audacious through balls or chips. Amorim's whole style seems to be towards having a solid enough defence that you can attempt something audacious and cheeky once every 5 minutes lmao. I genuinely think Amorim would like Bruno and more importantly Bruno would love playing in his system.
I'm inclined to agree here aswell. I think he will be allowed to replace Fernandes and look for another centre back, but be requested to replace the remaining positions through youth development. I hope Utd are looking at Amorim as a genuine long term manager for the next 10-20 years.
@@Ivan_Ardon i get what you mean but you have to be insanely great even goat status as a manager to stay at a club for 10+ years. And also he has to get a really good salary to stay for that long. With pep he bleeds money at city. But i think if he is allowed to work according to his vision he will restore man u's status within 2 seasons. 10 years? At this stage of modern football? I dont think so
Is it a possibility that Amorim was just working with what he was given? Just referring to you talking about replacing Bruno with a Goncalves style profile. Did Amorim’s starting 11 contain the EXACT profile he wanted in every position? Probably not, just a thought!
We as EPL fans are so spoiled that we need new players everytime a new manager comes. He should be able to get a decent amount of performance out of these players. These players are good and he can definitely get something our of them
We had a LB but we sold him with a buy back clause in Alvaro Fernandez, i think that is a better option to go for. i wonder why he was sold when we do not options on that side.
Great breakdown. Personally, I think the club are likely to give Garnacho an opportunity to play somewhere, given that he's a promising academy product. How quickly they're willing to sell him if he can't fit in, I think will be telling.
I get its opinions, but some of them are questionable. Zalewski, Palacios are both great, i feel you really hit the mark there. Singo would also work very well, you had a player of his profile, Matheus reis, at Sporting, despite being worse. However, i disagree with you on maguire. Maguire has showed he can work in a back 3, and Amorim can use slower and older player in the central spot as he did with coates for like 4 years. Eze is questionable but i dont think its a terrible shout. But Marmoush for Zirkzee would make no sense. Sporting until this year allways had a target man and a more false 9 striker. Last season even started with Sporting playing both Paulinho and Gyo, so Zirkzee should have a profile that Amorim enjoys
Expected a bit better analysis. This is fantasy level.They may be who they want but what would they cost and are the players they are replacing going to provide a fraction of that outlay. Maguire Casemiro Eriksen etc. were players they could not shift last summer. Add the costs of turfing out ten Hag and getting the new guy in and United just cannot afford it
eze is older than people think, i don't really see the point in replacing bruno with him when bruno is still better than eze now and he'd be probably be unreasonably expensive being english etc
There’s only 29 Prem matches left this season. Bruno has to play 24 more than Shaw to overtake him, so you are predicting that Shaw will make less than 6 PL appearances. Also, using the guy with the best injury record in Man Utd history as the counterpoint to Shaw doesn’t seem fair!
I don't know why the fuck we sold Alvaro Fernandez, he had me buzzing ever since I saw him in the academy. We do have a gem of a player in that position still, harry amaas will eventually step up.
Tbh I think this teams kinda has right profiles to fit his system I don’t know how will he fit our wingers in ATP I think we need a CB lukeba silva Guehi brainthwaite are best shouts but would be expensive as hell For lB I think alvaro is no brainer next summer we can’t trust shaw fitness but let’s see for malacia For CM Tbh I don’t think eze is good for his price 60 mil who will turn 28 next year doesn’t make sense Xavi Simons? PSG will sell him he will cost us 70-80 but he is worth the price Baleba will cost a fortune knowing Brighton and it doesn’t make sense when we have Case and Ugarte and Mainoo who has magical feet and can develop ball carrying skills [ he did carry ball a lot in Eng vs Belgium game + we have seen him do for united also]
I like Eze and love Palacios but they're too injury prone for me, and they'll be coming into an even more physically demanding system with both of them involved in Amorim's pentagon press which is ridiculously demanding. If we already had good profiles then I wouldn't mind taking a bit of a risk on icing on the cake signings. Like City could afford to take an injury prone Doku because they didn't need him to work right away.
I don't see Amorim using United's players like he did with the sporting players, I think at best we use youth to mold some of the roles he likes to have
Needs to clear out more than 5 needs to clear out Onana, Shaw, Dalot, Lindleof, Maguire, Bruno, Malacia, Mount, Rashford, Casemiro, Erriksen atleast...
I really don’t get why everyone is assuming that Amorim will want to play the exact same system at United than he did at Sporting. And to the point of dropping all United’s best players because they don’t “fit” this new rigid system? I think you’re off the mark here. We’ll see I suppose!
Man United about to drop another 600m on the manager's wish list just to fire him in 2 years 😂 Your suggestions would be pretty good actually, would at least put them up in to top 6-8 contention.
What I would do if I was Amorim, I would get rid of a lot of older players, bigger wages off & look more of the 23-26 who should be by now a well talented player. (Sell) ➡️ (Buy) Rashford, Sancho, Antony ➡️ Goncalves & Baena Fernandes, Casemiro, Eriksen ➡️ Ederson Shaw, Malacia ➡️ Nouri Maguire, Lindelof, Evans ➡️ Any 3 young centre backs tbh
5 to buy eze/simons playmakers could you get both if sold bruno 🤷♂️ ait nouri good option as a lwb schlotterbeck and simakan centre backs you could sign who could even improve the starting 11 oshimen worth the risk 5 to sell shaw rashford lindelof maguire antony potentially bruno
I think you’re very off by rating Mount higher than Fernandes..
LOL what? deluded.
It's not the player it's the profile. Mount does some stuff that Fernandes doesnt
@@ConPlexVAL Yeah he sits on the bench injured.
@@ConPlexVALI agree with you, Mount under Tuchel was insanely good especially in those half spaces.
He’s a better ball carrier, runner, better under pressure and on top of it he’s a work horse.
I prefer Mount to Fernandes
@ maybe.. but I’m struggling to see what. Please enlighten me (no sarcasm, seriously I can’t see it). Plus Bruno is one of the most talented playmakers of the premier league with very high energy levels. I’m sure he can fit in most systems. The best premier league playmaker of the past few years De Bruyne has called Bruno maybe the best playmaker in the prem.
Signing Eze to replace Fernandes is absurd. You're paying English tax for a far inferior player who isn't premier league proven because of the number of chances he wastes.
i get what you’re saying but calling eze not premier league proven is wild
As a united fan, he’s not far inferior. He’s brilliant
Fernandes is older, worth more and fits the system worse. And saying Eze isn’t prem proven is outrageous 😂
I would take Eze over Bruno. Or... Bryan Ruiz from PSG.
@ Fabian Ruiz is a COMPLETELY different profile. This isn’t fifa
Bruno speed of thought it superb. What a weird shout to say he doesn’t have it
Yeah, I agreed with most of this but moving on Fernandes is just nuts.
Yesss thinks of rubbish ideas very quickly
I don't think Bruno will go anywhere, I certainly wouldn't risk selling him to replace him with our track record of signings.
I think he's looking forward to working with Amorim and he's determined and intelligent enough to fit into the system and even go to a higher level
Bruno deserves to be with us if we start playing better. He's earned his money when we were garbage. Imagine just binning the one player who kept some standards at the club for years in the low points. Would be unfair to him.
@@Djsonley Exactly mate, we used to be a club with class and we owe it to Bruno to finally give him the platform to succeed with us. Our treatment of players who've given us everything has been a bit unclassy since Woodward, like Rio, Herrera and De Gea to an extent.
@@Djsonleyno player deserves anything if Amorim doesn’t want him bye bye
Bruno definitely needs to turn things around if he is to deserve staying tho,, his overall play has been poor for months if not more0. It might be down to ten hags coaching but we’ll see I suppose
If he doesn't fit in the system,he has to go,we want to move forward and forget the past,we still had players who didn't fit in ten hag system who kept starting games see how that turned out!
It is so wild that you put Zalewski there. I was scouting for the left wing back for us as well, and came to Zalewski as an outside shout and a great fit as well.
No way!
To be honest I was very suprised by this pick. Roma is one of my favorite clubs to watch, and Zalewski is very bad on the eye. His negatives are very similar to Dalot and that makes him not good enough for this level.
@@ArmanUnited19he’s 22, if you want players with no negatives and young be ready to pay 100million for each position.
@@vidalgutierrez1736 absolutely not. Negatives that, for example, Dalot has, are the ones that go beyond football skill. Its the work ethic, understanding of the game, mentality and so on… I can name you Robinson from Fulham as a better option just in the league. We dont need a young left back, we need a left back that can cover the position untill Harry Ammas is ready to jump into the first team. Buying players like Zalewski is the reason for this clubs downfall.
@@ArmanUnited19Robinson would be a very good shout, bags of energy, doesn’t slack defensively, and also loves getting forward to the by-line.
Coming from a Sporting fan, if you don't see Shaw as an option for central defender on the left side, you haven't understood how Ruben Amorim sets his defence line. Bruno Fernandes role will be as a central midfielder along side Casemiro/Ugarte. Congrats ManU, you're getting a top top manager! 🎉
Shaw always gonna be unreliable
Shaw isn't an option because he's never fit, can't be relied on
@@Sam-bd7gp He's always fit for England though.
Eze not the right choice for me. Bruno will be needing to move on eventually, but arguably we have crazy talents in the academy coming up in that position and also there are better players in Europe. (I get the Eze bias though)
Please list the better players in Europe available, to substitute Bruno. And who are these crazy talents in the academy lol?? Crazy? You people overrate your academy to high heaven.
@@jeanlundi2141the united u18s only lost 2 games last season, are currently undefeated this season, and are one of the most talented crop of youth players in the entire country. Just because you don’t know anything about them doesn’t mean they’re overrated
Personally i think bruno will be key for amorim, id love to bring nypan or mastuanto in as an understudy
@@jeanlundi2141Shea Lacey and Amir Ibragimov. Lacey is reminiscent of Foden and Ibragimov a young Rooney.
@@jeanlundi2141Jack Fletcher. Just wait.
Feel like Kudus would be an amazing signing as well on that right side
Surely Dalot slips in at RWB?
his decision making in the final third is highly questionable at times, need someone who can provide better consistency going forward
He should fight for it or switch side because he is not looking like the best RWB in the club
Not over maz
That clown is useless
Surely he slowly, but surely, slips out of the team and Manchester as well...
I think these players profile wise are great fits, I just don’t know if they’re at the calibre needed to improve the squad enough to compete properly
Or you can play amad daillo at right wing back instead of playing mazraoui there so mazraoui can play left wing back instead of buying players at that position the only thing we need to do is sell Bruno with mount and rashford
That will generate big money, so with that money we can buy a new striker like Victor and bench Hojlund and loan our new striker we bought this summer so he can get proper game that is what man United needs right now
Some other options for the positions James has picked:
LWB:
Alphonso Davies - contract expiring in the summer and has already been linked to us.
Harry Amass (academy) - was rotated into the squad in pre season and occasionally on the bench this season. Technically great, especially in tight spaces and remember him overlapping well but questions over his physicality to play in a back 4 at the moment, less responsibility as a wingback.
Alvaro Fernandez - apparently doing well for Benfica so far, has played in a back 4 and back 5. Cheap buyback clause.
CB: Disagree with James here, no point in paying £50-60m on a player if we're not willing to give him playing time. Instead I'd go for the left side.
Jarrad Branthwaite - linked with him heavily already, would be expensive but probably worth it in the long term.
Godwill Kukonki (academy) - come through the ranks this year. 6'4, quick, plays either LB or LCB anyway.
AM:
Don't have a pick from the market but Shea Lacey from the academy is by many accounts the most exciting academy player in years. Plays a similar position to Amad (10/RW hybrid role) so would have to figure that out but very talented. Jack Fletcher (Darren's son) is a shout too.
CM:
Jayce Fitzgerald really impressing in the academy.
CF:
Chido Obi-Martin signed and offered a 3rd choice striker role apparently. Far too good for academy football and only a matter of time before he breaks through.
Highly agree with the LWB picks. Davies seems like the perfect option considering hes left footed, one of the fastest players in the world, played as a winger most his life and has always wanted a more attacking role with Bayern but they won't let him - but he does play further forward for Canada.
@@coachpoppavicyeah definitely, the fact he’d be free doesn’t hurt either
Davies will got Madrid
Davies has at least 10 other clubs to choose from before Utd.
@@alexcoyg3281 It's Man United though. Your not really talking about a normal club draw wise. United are always in the top3-4 choices on the planet for ayone regardless. It's just a special club even at a low point.
Garnacho will be converted to a wing back. He suits the profile perfectly. He largely doesn't have to change much of what he currently does to play that role for Amorim.
@@mercurialblonde will he want to though
@loganadams1205 in Amorim's system one of the wingbacks is a winger. Garnacho already plays the same spaces that that wingback plays. It really won't change his current role much beyond he will make more runs to the byline instead of cutting in to shoot.
Er, does Garnacho defend?
@@jeanlundi2141 he just has to track back. Which he already does
@@jeanlundi2141This season in the PL thus far, Garnacho ranks in the top 13% of wingers for tackles won, at a percentage of 81.8 success rate.
He’s in the top 7% of wingers in the PL for interceptions, and the top 18% of wingers in the PL for blocks made. He also ranks in the top 8% of wingers in the league for recovery tackles.
Interestingly, he also ranks in the top 7% of wingers in the PL for being dribbled past, and averages 3 duels won per game.
Great vid Jim, however I would look for an older LWB las Harry Amass would be perfect for this role coming through the academy and looked great in preseason
For CB we also have Godwill Kokoni coming through at 6ft 4 and good on the ball he’s one to look out for him and Yoro could be brilliant together ina few years.
La Carrington has some serious talent coming though probably the best set of youngsters coming though for a long time
Although I enjoy what you’re saying.. the new manager will have to get the best out of what he’s already got. Due to ffp he won’t have the spending power over the next 12-18 months unless Miraculously they sell the likes of Maguire and Antony for good money. I see Garnacho occupying the LWB role, he gets up and down the pitch as well as anyone. The one who I’d love to come to Old Trafford is Eze, again it’s going to take a lot of money to prize him away from Selhurst park.
It seems that he does have a lot of stamina, but his defensive work is awful and he does too much/plays for himself in attack. If Amorim can sort out his attitude on both sides of the field, than he'd be a nice player.
I think activating the buyback on alvaro fernandez at benfica would be a very good signing for left wingback
Eze already plays this system under glazner and can't do shit 😂, he will be another Antony for us.
Keep in mind that players can learn new systems, I don't think it's hard for Bruno to become an Amorim type of CAM. Also, just the thought of replacing Garnacho, Yoro and Mainoo, basically our most promising players, is more than unrealistic.
Anyone who thinks Fernandes needs to be sold cannot be trusted giving opinions on football as they clearly dont know anything.
He is by far, the greatest CAM individually in the entire league and has better stats than any other CAM on this planet
On the left back issue, the last time Luke Shaw played for United was 10 months ago. The last his back up, Tyrell Malacia played for United was 19 months ago.
You're doing a great job, James! 💪🏻
To fit in with FFP rules United probably won't be able to spend more than £100m on players this summer. Chelsea signing Sancho for £25m probably gives United a bit more leeway and they probably will move on from Casemiro, Malacia and Bayindir so they could develop more breathing room, so lets say £130m.
Here are 4 Signings I think Ruben Amorim should make.
RWB: Jeremie Frimpong: £40m - Lightning quick on the Right wing, great crosser, would add something new to the United attack.
LWB: Alvaro Fernandez - £15m - Perfect modern day wing back who can attack and defend in equal measure. Great footwork.
LCB: Gonçalo Inácio - £50m - The only Sporting signing. Ideal LCB for Amorim. Martinez can split his time between LCB and defensive midfielder.
CM(8): Angel Gomes: Free Transfer in summer - Ideal back up for Kobbie Mainoo and can cover LCAM and RCAM. perfect signing.
I think Bruno will perform amazing in that role.
I think Garnacho will play Left Wing back and Dalot Right WB.
And all those signing, ALL OF THEM, will have the same or less impact as a single Gyokeres.
The cover options for cb are also all out of contract in 2025, so 3cbs at the club for a back 3, we know where the shopping has to be done.
Also, erikson is out of contact as well
Dalot will definitely be one of those wing back positions. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up as captain/vice under Amorim.
hes a top player. Hes been severely overplayed in the last year just needs to get back to his best
Amorim plays with 3 CBs yes, but one of the two wing backs will drop to make a back 4 when out of possession… I think you will see Garnacho playing on the left hand side rashford lf and bruno rf with the travela. Mazraoui on the right as the player who will drop into the back 4 to make 4-5-1 when out of possession. We won’t sell Bruno, it would rip the heart out of the team.
I'm reminded that you're just a youtuber and your opinion is just entertainment
Can’t wait to get some structure back in the club so we can compete welcome Amorim 🎉
As a sporting fan, our wingbacks are more wingers than fullbacks, or at least one of them usually is. Nuno Santos, Geny Catamo and Geovany Quenda, they are all wingers. So I also see Ruben using Garnacho and Amad on the wings. He'll use Shaw as a CB for sure, like he did with Matheus Reis and is doing with Fresneda
Was always surprised to see Gonçalves still at Sporting, thought he'd have gotten a big move by now
Hear me out - Alphonso Davies on a free - Left footed and he was a winger most of his career - Has always wanted to be more involved in the attack for Bayern but they won't give him the chance. Out of contract 2025 and only 24 and already been linked to us. One of the fastest players in the World.
Wasn't he going to Madrid? I thought I heard something like that
@@ConPlexVALThey’re really not showing him they want him, though. Not pushing for him and also extended Mendys contract. If we show promising signs under Amorim, notably a push for top 4, plus a more attacking role then he will be offered at Madrid, it’s not impossible.
He'd be absolutely ideal but I'd also love Ait-Nouri or even Robinson. Really just any solid left-footed player that's quick, has the work rate, and can whip in a cross for a forward. Hell, I'd genuinely be okay with letting Antony try that role in a lesser game. 😂
He’s never going to Man U😂😂😂
@@CoconutJewce I like Ait-Nouri as an option as well tbh
Moving on Fernandes is crazy man.
This is your second or third video saying Pedro plays on the left when he actually pkays on the right and Trincao on the left.
There isn't a world whete Mount remains and Fernandes drops out from literally any perspective.
Rashford is tailor made for that left inside forward role that Trincao plays with a more creative player taking up the right half space.
Would you see Garnacho playing as LWB? If he does, I can't imagine Rashford as the left 10 would work with Garnacho there; they'd get in each other's way.
@CoconutJewce
1. That is a matter of instructions.
2. Calling it "Left 10" is a misnomer, he'll be an inside Forward.
You're wrong. Pedro Gonçalves plays on the left, Trincão plays on the right. They're both wrong footed, they both cut inside. The first is more of a playmaker, more creative, the latter is more direct, 1v1
Hey, a Manchester United fan here. I believe that Ruben Amorim could give Manchester United some success but I honestly do think it will take time. One of the first things Ruben Amorim had to do as soon as he joined Manchester United was to figure out who fits his system and who does not, and who he needs to buy and who he needs to keep and sell. I'll be sharing out my suggestions today. So, obviously, it hasn't been the BEST start for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United as the results for the games he has managed ended up like this:
- Ipswich Town 1-1 Manchester United
- Manchester United 3-2 Bodo Glimt
- Manchester United 4-0 Everton
- Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United
- Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest
- Viktoria Plzen 1-2 Manchester United
- Manchester City 1-2 Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
Ruben Amorim has officially managed 9 games for Manchester United so far. 6 games in the Premier League, 2 games in the Europa League and 1 game in the Carabao Cup. Out of those 9 games, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 4. I will be going through every single position in Ruben Amorim's system and decide who he should keep and who he should sell.
GOALKEEPERS:
There are currently 3 goalkeepers at Manchester United. Their first-choice keeper in Andre Onana, their second-choice keeper in Altay Bayindir and their third-choice keeper in Tom Heaton. I think Andre Onana should be a definite keep as he hasn't been really bad this season and it would be hard just to find another first-choice keeper off the bat. I think Bayindir should be a keep also. I know people consider him as a dodgy goalkeeper, especially in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Tottenham Hotspur. However, we need to remember that Altay only plays in less critical fixtures. I believe Tom Heaton should also be a keep as he is a useful homegrown player in the squad.
ONANA - keep
BAYINDIR - keep
HEATON - keep
CENTRE-BACKS (for the 3 at the back):
Ruben Amorim has 3 centre-backs with 2 wider centre-backs and 1 which is more central. A lot of people criticise this defender but I think Lisandro Martinez should be a keep. In Amorim's system, Lisandro plays as one of the more wider centre-backs who need to be more attacking and ball-playing. We know Lisandro Martinez can be capable of that after seeing his assist to Amad Diallo in the Manchester Derby. Maybe in like a year or 2, Lisandro can be getting demoted to the bench but I don't think he should be a sell. Another defender who plays as a wider centre-back in Amorim's system is Leny Yoro, and I think he should be a keep too. Despite Manchester United currently struggling, Yoro is probably the only defender putting in at least a decent performance. Similarly to Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro has to be more attacking and ball-playing. Despite it only being pre-season, we saw Leny Yoro produce a great ball to one of our academy players against Rangers. I personally believe Leny Yoro could be a star under Ruben Amorim. Currently, the more central centre-back in Ruben Amorim's plan has been Matthijs de Ligt. His role is to be more defensive and to prevent attacks from the opposition and also try and drive the team forward. At the start of the season, it has been a rocky start for Matthijs de Ligt but now I can see him starting to improve, especially after Erik ten Hag's exit. I think Matthijs de Ligt should be a keep as well. I also believe that Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire should stay as back-up centre-backs. Unfortunately, I think Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans should leave the club. I don't believe we need that much squad depth for our centre-backs and for me, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are better options than Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans. However, I do think we should sign a centre-back. This defender has played under Ruben Amorim before, back at Sporting Lisbon, where he was the more central centre-back and was great at stopping attacks - his name is: Ousmane Diomande. I think he could be a great add to Manchester United and that would shift Matthijs de Ligt to a RCB, which I think wouldn't be a problem as he played as a RCB back when he played in Juventus.
DE LIGT - keep
YORO - keep
MARTINEZ - keep
SHAW - keep
MAGUIRE - keep
LINDELOF - sell
EVANS - sell
WING-BACKS:
Before I even get to context, I think I speak on behalf of most Manchester United fans. Diogo Dalot will not thrive if he is continuously going to be used as a LWB. Sure, he can be a future wing-back under Ruben Amorim, but he would have to be on the right side of the pitch. However, since Noussair Mazraoui is far more consistent and is in better form than Diogo Dalot at the moment, I think Dalot will be the back-up RWB as Mazraoui will be starting over him. With Diogo Dalot being converted to a RWB, the only LWB we now have is Tyrell Malacia, who I believe should be sold as well. He hasn't played professional football for 18 months and his return back at Manchester United hasn't been the best. The first player Ruben Amorim needs to sign is a LWB. There are plenty of options including: Alphonso Davies, Alejandro Grimaldo, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Maximiliano Araujo. However, I only think we need one. Araujo could be a great shout as he played under Amorim back at Sporting. However, I think this LWB needs to be signed at January and Amorim did say that he wasn't going to buy Sporting players in January. There have been rumours that Alphonso Davies could join Manchester United, so I think he will be the man. Besides, he looks like he is going to leave Bayern Munich soon enough anyway. I think Rayan Ait-Nouri could be the perfect back-up for Alphonso Davies as he is a LB that CAN play as a LWB. Also, I don't think Ruben Amorim needs Antony for any longer and I think he needs to be sold.
MAZRAOUI - keep
DALOT - keep
MALACIA - sell
ANTONY - sell
MIDFIELD:
Ruben Amorim has 2 midfielders in his starting 11 who have two slightly different roles. One of them plays more attacking and more like an 8 while the other plays more defensive and more like a 6. The 4 players currently at Manchester United who plays in these roles are: Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Christian Eriksen and Casemiro. Out of these 4 players, I would like 2 of them to go - Christian Eriksen and Casemiro. I'm sorry, but they do not have the legs to have a future at Manchester United. With them 2 gone, Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte are the only midfielders to remain so if we're going to get rid of both Eriksen and Casemiro, we need to sign a back-up or 2. A great shout would be Morten Hjulmand. He is another player who played under Ruben Amorim back at Sporting and can play like a 6 which could be a perfect replacement for Casemiro. The other midfielder I have suggested is a bit more young but could be a back-up still for Manchester United: Ederson.
MAINOO - keep
UGARTE - keep
ERIKSEN - sell
CASEMIRO - sell
INSIDE FORWARDS/ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS:
In Amorim's system, he has 2 inside forwards that play just behind the striker and could even assist them to score. The players who currently play at that position for Ruben Amorim are: Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount. I do not see Amad Diallo getting sold as he has arguably been Manchester United's best player this season so far, neither do I see Bruno Fernandes or Alejandro Garnacho getting sold. I think it is already obvious that there is a high chance of Marcus Rashford leaving and if we get the big money for Mason Mount, I don't see why we shouldn't accept it. There are rumours that Ruben Amorim will sign Takefusa Kubo as a replacement for Marcus Rashford and I don't see a problem with that.
AMAD - keep
FERNANDES - keep
GARNACHO - keep
RASHFORD - sell
MOUNT - 50/50 (if we get the big money for him then accept)
STRIKER:
Currently, there are 2 strikers at Manchester United - Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. In Amorim's system, the striker needs to be clinical finisher and need to finish off the chances that they get. Unfortunately, Joshua Zirkzee doesn't have that in him. I believe that Rasmus Hojlund could thrive under Ruben Amorim but sometimes he can become inconsistent. I think we should demote Rasmus Hojlund to a second choice striker and to sell Joshua Zirkzee immediately. Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen are great shouts for a first-choice striker but since this man has worked under Ruben Amorim back at Sporting. I think Gyokeres would be a more realistic signing.
HOJLUND - keep
ZIRKZEE - sell
NEW A-TEAM
GK: Andre Onana
RCB: Matthijs de Ligt
CB: Ousmane Diomande
LCB: Lisandro Martinez
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui
CM: Kobbie Mainoo
CM: Manuel Ugarte
LWB: Alphonso Davies
CAM: Amad Diallo
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
ST: Rasmus Hojlund
NEW B-TEAM
GK: Altay Bayindir
RCB: Leny Yoro
CB: Harry Maguire
LCB: Luke Shaw
RWB: Diogo Dalot
CM: Morten Hjulmand
CM: Ederson
LWB: Rayan Ait-Nouri
CAM: Alejandro Garnacho
CAM: Takefusa Kubo
ST: Rasmus Hojlund
(I definitely do not expect all of this to happen in January, probably at the end of the 25/26 season. Also please give feedback as it took a long time).
This may sound absurd but playing dalot at RCB could work but i mean that for tactical reassons because dalot has a lot of tactical uses , dalot is fast so he can help out when Playing fast attackers and he can move into midfield incase we need to overload that position of the field to play near the CDM
I know we will never get him but Wirtz is the answer . Him and Amad , and Hojlund infront of them is very good forward line.
The best transfer video I've seen
Alfonso Davies not extending his contract excite me.
Diomande from Sporting is a no-brainer. Tremendous talent
Extremely little chance of getting davies unfortunatly, he wants Madrid and they want him too
@robertpowell3634 same as Leny Yoro then....
How is Mount a) on the pitch at the start and b) still on the pitch at the end
Hot take but I’d love to see him give Antony a go at left wing back
I see Nuno Mendes as a major possibility in the summer for that LWB position, his contract ends in the summer of 2026, next summer will be PSG's last chance to cash in. I would prefer Davies but still think he's going to Madrid and would certainly command higher wages. Nuno Mendes is young, fast, direct, good crosser, he's not afraid of getting in the box, can play LCB if needed (has done it in the national team). It was Amorim who picked him up from Sporting's youth ranks, he knows the 3-4-2-1 inside out. He's definitely one to look out for in the summer.
I can definitely see Diallo getting a chance, either as RWB or as the right-sided forward. Conversely, Rashford will have to improve a lot or he's going to have a really tough time.
i generally rate James’ takes so much but there’s many wild takes here imo
1. the starting lineup based on what is available at the club right now is very different to the way i believe amorim would look at it (luke shaw would not be his pick to be lwb even when fit, one of the inside forward/10s will 100% be an inside forward such as rashford or garnacho)
2. you seem to be ignoring the fact that one of amorims strengths is actually coaching players not just assuming what they are, the lwb position for example will most likely be shared between amass and amad, and based on amorims track record of training wing backs i genuinely believe amad will become incredible, and that amass will also shine
3. i dont see a centre back coming in this summer at all, i imagine Maguire will be the central option until yoro is back and de ligt will be on the right for now, if not lindelof will be on the right, and i think amorim will be able to get enough out of them to not require another, also mazroui will probably get minutes at rcb
4. bruno’s best at sporting was in a much deeper role (where mainoo will likely play most of his minutes) but is also incredible in the half spaces on the right, it’s likely that he will be used in both of these depending on the game, but replacing him is not an option given he is one of the best in the league in two key positions
I believe Bruno, Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez, Onana and Hojlund should stay. The main concern is the wingbacks. We do not have players who are willing to run back. We need to get rid of Shaw and Rashford and invest in atleast 2 wingbacks, who can do a job on both the flanks. And then maybe a couple of centre backs to provide cover but every other position can wait. I strongly believe Harry Maguire could do a job in the middle of a back three, he could drift into the middle just like Stones at City and has a better passing range than him. We could play Licha, Harry and De Ligt as the back three. People just underestimate De Ligt's recovery pace and he could be amazing as a right sided centre back. We've got Hojlund who has the potential to be the Gyokeres for Man Utd.
Love the marmoush shout also I would like to see utd go get ait nouri
For the amount of Football you watch and analyse, its surprising the choices you make. Dalot will play RM/RWB. Bruno will play in one of the CAM roles just like Goncalves at Sporting. We're not going to sign another star CB, we would be looking for squad player that is a LCB for Martinez cover.
About Singo, as much as i like him and his potential, I think it'll be more useful to spend the money on other parts of the team. I think going forward, Mazraoui will play more as a RCB than WB. He is more experienced than Singo, can carry the ball like Singo does and also a bit press resistant like Singo.
As for Palacios, he's one of my favorite players but too injury prone. I'll rather we go for Aleix Garcia.
We need Inacio
Love Eze as a player and this observation might mean nothing, but watching for England, sometimes he looks a little bit fazed by it all. Perhaps just because he’s fairly new to the setup but can’t help but feeling he might not have the personality to play for a bigger club. Would love to be wrong
If Palace don’t sign Chalobah permanently, he sounds like he’d be perfect for the CB/RCB position in this team
I'm a Palace fan but pretty sure United would still be a bigger draw - partly because they pay players twice what they are worth
Wing-back is an interesting one. They do push high & wide and provide an attacking threat - but Sporting dominate most games in their league. In the Premier League, we're going to have to defend for periods of games, so the wing-backs do need to be at least competent defensively.
Agree with a CB or two to replace the likes of Evans/Lindelof/Maguire.
Also agree we need a midfielder to replace Eriksen/Casemiro. Not sure if Palacios is the one though, purely due to the fact he's had a lot of injury problems in the past.
I still find it hard to believe captain Bruno, our most creative player, will be moved on. He's maybe not as mobile as Goncalves, but Goncalves isn't an athletic, quick ball carrier either. As long as Bruno has a more mobile players around him, like Garnacho/Amad/Rashford, with Højlund up front, I think he should be okay.
With Højlund & Zirkzee as ST options, possibly Rashford as well, I can't see us singing a ST soon. Especially when we have so many other positions to strengthen - CB, WB, CM. I think Zirkzee would need to be moved on, and I'm not sure that'll happen this summer. I guess it depends on his performances and game time until the end of the season.
We saw how much defending Sporting did against City - imagine having Garnacho/Antony playing as a wing-back - I'm not sure that would work.
Also, Amorim didn't always have Gyökeres, so maybe he can make it work with Zirkzee instead - the tactics would just need tweaking depending on the personnel of the front 3.
CM: Palacios is a cornerstone for Leverkusen, happy there and long term contract. Would be great, but would cost a fortune and unlikely to happen. Angelo Stiller would be a nice option, but also unlikely as he wants Bayern. Joey Veerman could be a perfect signing. Excellent regista, perfect partner to Ugarte, wants to move, PSV needs to sell, only one year left. Alternatively Kristjan Asllani could be a good option. Very talented young regista, that hardly gets played at inter.
LWB: if Alphonso Davies wants to come it would be a no-brainer. One of the best young attacking LB in the world and for a bargain with his contract running out in the summer and he wants to move.
CB: Agree we need another CB, but a leftie imo. As it stands we only have one left footed and 4 right footed CBs... Olivier Boscagli is the perfect fit imo, contract out in the summer. He'd probably love to come. Jhon Lucumi would be even better, but more expensive too, though still doable/realistic.
Striker: Let's keep our money in the pocket for now. Gyokeres would cost a fortune and we need the money elsewhere. Hojlund profiles perfectly for Amorim and Chido Obi Martin is one of the most talented youngsters in the world. And what is a striker without service?
CAM/(L)W: Nacho, Rashford and Bruno don't cut it. It's a graveyard shift for our strikers.... Since we haven't used a lot of money with the others, I'd go all out on Florian Wirtz. Will probably cost (north of) 100m and unlikely he chooses mufc, but he could be our De Bruyne for 10 years to come. Alternatively Malik Tillman and Mastantuono would be amazing. I'd like to see Amad on the right sided AM too. Mount played like five minutes since we signed him....
im not thinking realistically what will happen. im imagining this like im on an fm save and honestly, James is kinda cooking. I think united fans will be in denial bc obv they love their players but from an outside view, i think this team would outperform current united by a large margin
Sign Kerkez from Bournemouth, Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen, Palacios from Bayer(Only signing I agree with you on). Xavi Simons for the CAM. Would be a great window. Not sure about the forward. I would go all out for Gykores. That would be my 1 signing from Sporting otber than Rubén Amorim lol
Possibly united transfers
Boniface or Gyokeres
Eze or Kulusevski
Joao Gomes or Ederson (Atalanta) or Wharton
Alphonso Davies (free transfer) or Rayan Aït-Nouri
80% of these would never happen
No new CBs? Surely you’d need more going to a 3ATB
I’m so excited
How would you line this team up on football manager
Bro. Bruno's biggest problem is that he thinks a bit too fast lmao. EtH didn't coach the team to be super heavy metal attacking, so the remaining 5 attacking players didn't know to be in good positions whenever Bruno would go for audacious through balls or chips. Amorim's whole style seems to be towards having a solid enough defence that you can attempt something audacious and cheeky once every 5 minutes lmao. I genuinely think Amorim would like Bruno and more importantly Bruno would love playing in his system.
I don't think amorim would sign anybody listed here tbh..because united have to sell and they might focus more on youth
I'm inclined to agree here aswell. I think he will be allowed to replace Fernandes and look for another centre back, but be requested to replace the remaining positions through youth development.
I hope Utd are looking at Amorim as a genuine long term manager for the next 10-20 years.
@@Ivan_Ardon 10-20 years what 😂😭
@AayushProductions it's not a ridiculous idea. How long do you think Pep would stay if City somehow avoid all of the charges and sanctions?
@@Ivan_Ardon i get what you mean but you have to be insanely great even goat status as a manager to stay at a club for 10+ years. And also he has to get a really good salary to stay for that long. With pep he bleeds money at city. But i think if he is allowed to work according to his vision he will restore man u's status within 2 seasons. 10 years? At this stage of modern football? I dont think so
@@Ivan_Ardon lots of those charges not long ago got overtroned very recently as the premier league lost their case, search it online
Is it a possibility that Amorim was just working with what he was given? Just referring to you talking about replacing Bruno with a Goncalves style profile. Did Amorim’s starting 11 contain the EXACT profile he wanted in every position? Probably not, just a thought!
Yoro is ideal for the Wide centerback role, i think that is where he would be the moste useful, not as a Central Centerback
You are forgetting that Fernandez is from sporting right?
What do you use for that football pitch with the players? It looks so nice
Zalewski is exceptional as an attacking wing back. The best player for Poland and he is so raw in terms of dribbling. He can make a difference
Glad you brought up Poland. I've heard the Polish dislike him for the NT? (I'm not joking) Is that a minority?
@ yeah- it is very few people. He is our best player
I agree with Lyes on Martinez, he struggles a lot in open spaces and can’t cover them well enough
We as EPL fans are so spoiled that we need new players everytime a new manager comes. He should be able to get a decent amount of performance out of these players. These players are good and he can definitely get something our of them
We had a LB but we sold him with a buy back clause in Alvaro Fernandez, i think that is a better option to go for.
i wonder why he was sold when we do not options on that side.
Great breakdown. Personally, I think the club are likely to give Garnacho an opportunity to play somewhere, given that he's a promising academy product. How quickly they're willing to sell him if he can't fit in, I think will be telling.
He fits the profile of the wing back in Amorim's system. Amorim is going to look like a genius when he does this.
the fact your rating mount higher than fernandes is insane.
Onana
Yoro, De Ligt, Martinez
Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mazraoui
Fernandes, Diallo
Hojlund
would be my best 11.
what web you used for formation
I get its opinions, but some of them are questionable. Zalewski, Palacios are both great, i feel you really hit the mark there. Singo would also work very well, you had a player of his profile, Matheus reis, at Sporting, despite being worse. However, i disagree with you on maguire. Maguire has showed he can work in a back 3, and Amorim can use slower and older player in the central spot as he did with coates for like 4 years. Eze is questionable but i dont think its a terrible shout. But Marmoush for Zirkzee would make no sense. Sporting until this year allways had a target man and a more false 9 striker. Last season even started with Sporting playing both Paulinho and Gyo, so Zirkzee should have a profile that Amorim enjoys
Expected a bit better analysis. This is fantasy level.They may be who they want but what would they cost and are the players they are replacing going to provide a fraction of that outlay. Maguire Casemiro Eriksen etc. were players they could not shift last summer. Add the costs of turfing out ten Hag and getting the new guy in and United just cannot afford it
Where is gongalo inacio
eze is older than people think, i don't really see the point in replacing bruno with him when bruno is still better than eze now and he'd be probably be unreasonably expensive being english etc
What about Dalot and Garnacho?
There’s only 29 Prem matches left this season. Bruno has to play 24 more than Shaw to overtake him, so you are predicting that Shaw will make less than 6 PL appearances.
Also, using the guy with the best injury record in Man Utd history as the counterpoint to Shaw doesn’t seem fair!
what about all the youth players united have?
Yoro is so much more suited for the right sided centre back as his best attribute is covering the channels like he did at Lille
I don't know why the fuck we sold Alvaro Fernandez, he had me buzzing ever since I saw him in the academy. We do have a gem of a player in that position still, harry amaas will eventually step up.
Federico Dimarco is the best option
There is no way amorim replaces Bruno, he’s the captain, the fans love him and he’s been their best player ever since he signed
Love that Zalewski shout, would be perfect for this system
I was convinced it was going to be Mitoma before you said Eze!
Tbh I think this teams kinda has right profiles to fit his system I don’t know how will he fit our wingers in
ATP I think we need a
CB lukeba silva Guehi brainthwaite are best shouts but would be expensive as hell
For lB
I think alvaro is no brainer next summer we can’t trust shaw fitness but let’s see for malacia
For CM
Tbh I don’t think eze is good for his price 60 mil who will turn 28 next year doesn’t make sense
Xavi Simons? PSG will sell him he will cost us 70-80 but he is worth the price
Baleba will cost a fortune knowing Brighton and it doesn’t make sense when we have Case and Ugarte and Mainoo who has magical feet and can develop ball carrying skills [ he did carry ball a lot in Eng vs Belgium game + we have seen him do for united also]
If Mount was Brazilian he'd be a shepherd. He has barely played for the club but some how you've seen enough to say he's part of our best 11?
I like Eze and love Palacios but they're too injury prone for me, and they'll be coming into an even more physically demanding system with both of them involved in Amorim's pentagon press which is ridiculously demanding. If we already had good profiles then I wouldn't mind taking a bit of a risk on icing on the cake signings. Like City could afford to take an injury prone Doku because they didn't need him to work right away.
I don't see Amorim using United's players like he did with the sporting players, I think at best we use youth to mold some of the roles he likes to have
Ait Nouri for the LWB position?
A front 3 of hojlund mount and eze wow scary 😂
Garnacho is one of our best players, you cant leave him out
Needs to clear out more than 5 needs to clear out Onana, Shaw, Dalot, Lindleof, Maguire, Bruno, Malacia, Mount, Rashford, Casemiro, Erriksen atleast...
How much change a few years make. I wanted Spurs to sign Singo as a rwb few years ago.
Theo Hernandez would be insane at LWB
He ain't leaving milan
Why would he join United
@@skiiiii6115hes literally fallen out with the club lad ,he doesn't wanna sign a new deal
Rumours are murmuring about Alfonso Davies, nothing concrete but something to keep an eye on.
You never addressed Mount being there James. Amorim surely would want more of a creator in there like Fernandes.
I really don’t get why everyone is assuming that Amorim will want to play the exact same system at United than he did at Sporting. And to the point of dropping all United’s best players because they don’t “fit” this new rigid system? I think you’re off the mark here. We’ll see I suppose!
So United need to spend another 250/300 million
Was always gonna need that anyway. Still too old in certain positions and the squad depth drops off a cliff.
Man United about to drop another 600m on the manager's wish list just to fire him in 2 years 😂
Your suggestions would be pretty good actually, would at least put them up in to top 6-8 contention.
He definitely will get a cheeky little Chilwell for that LWB😁😁
What I would do if I was Amorim, I would get rid of a lot of older players, bigger wages off & look more of the 23-26 who should be by now a well talented player.
(Sell) ➡️ (Buy)
Rashford, Sancho, Antony ➡️ Goncalves & Baena
Fernandes, Casemiro, Eriksen ➡️ Ederson
Shaw, Malacia ➡️ Nouri
Maguire, Lindelof, Evans ➡️ Any 3 young centre backs tbh
5 to buy
eze/simons playmakers could you get both if sold bruno 🤷♂️
ait nouri good option as a lwb
schlotterbeck and simakan centre backs you could sign who could even improve the starting 11
oshimen worth the risk
5 to sell
shaw
rashford
lindelof
maguire
antony
potentially bruno