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Eriksen Criticizes Amorim’s Public Remarks as Manchester United’s Methods Face New Scrutiny

United have improved this season after a recent shift to a back four, with pundits now questioning Ruben Amorim’s late defensive substitutions.

Overview

  • Christian Eriksen said Ruben Amorim’s past claim that United were “maybe the worst” in the club’s history “didn’t help at all” and added pressure on players.
  • Eriksen, who left on a free to VfL Wolfsburg after 107 United appearances, described the dressing room as protected and family-like despite external noise.
  • United beat Newcastle 1-0 on Boxing Day to move to sixth in the Premier League and sit three points off the top four after last season’s 15th-place finish.
  • Ben Foster and Gary Neville questioned Amorim’s late defensive changes against Newcastle, warning such reshuffles can unsettle players during closing stages.
  • Recent matches saw Amorim abandon his long-favored 3-4-3 for a back four, reflecting a pragmatic turn after earlier rigidity drew criticism.