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Amorim gradually changed MU. |
Without making grand declarations or practicing in a traditional "torturous" manner, the Portuguese coach is quietly building a solid tactical foundation in his own way: through "tactical walk-throughs" - meticulous tactical moves instead of hasty sprints.
No more double practice sessions
During the US tour, Amorim scrapped the double training sessions that were considered an “unwritten rule” of the pre-season. Instead, he held morning sessions, with moderate intensity but with an absolute focus on tactical detail.
The players no longer have to worry about fatigue from physical overload, because they have completed their personal programs since the holidays. More importantly, this is Amorim's way of conveying a clear message: Man United need to be smarter, not just stronger.
Unlike running around the pitch, “tactical walk-throughs” are slow exercises that simulate specific tactical situations: how to press, rotate the team, handle pressure, build up the ball from the back… Players are required to remember their roles and action plans instead of just playing on instinct.
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Amorim is expected to change MU. |
This approach helped Amorim build a disciplined and efficient Sporting Lisbon team that “didn’t need a plan B”. Now, at Manchester United, he is applying the same philosophy: a tactical system that is flexible enough to adapt, but not allowed to waver in structure.
Amorim wasted no time in idle experimentation. He deployed a 3-4-3 formation from the first day of training, with clear requirements: the ball had to move quickly, defenders could not touch it more than twice, and the wingers had to cover a lot of ground.
Notably, Amad Diallo - a natural winger - was tested in the wing-back role, allowing him the freedom to roam the flanks but also providing defensive support. This is a typical example of Amorim's spirit of "squeezing the maximum value" from the available squad.
Practice pressing and football thinking
Rather than focusing on muscle power, Amorim focuses on organised pressing. The drills combine individual skill with team organisation: a finishing move is always accompanied by the need to re-organise the pressing as soon as the ball is lost. Amorim wants his players to understand that playing for Manchester United is not just about scoring goals, but about not giving opponents time to think.
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Mainoo is now MU's deep-lying conductor. |
In midfield, Kobbie Mainoo stands out as the deep-lying conductor. The young English player is given detailed instructions by Amorim on how to receive the ball, turn, and launch a counterattack. It is not difficult to see that the Portuguese strategist considers Mainoo the core of the modern football system he is building.
No flashy press conferences, no “revolutionary” statements, Amorim is taking the opposite path to many of his predecessors at Old Trafford. He lets the system speak for him.
Slow tactical moves, meticulous training sessions, and small strategic adjustments - all are gradually forming a new version of Man United: quieter, colder, and more unique.
No one may see immediate results. But if you look at the way Amorim is doing it - from building habits to putting faith in the system - fans will understand: the Red Devils' revival this time is not about blood and fire, but about precision in every step.
Source: https://znews.vn/mu-am-tham-lot-xac-duoi-tay-amorim-post1573598.html
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