Rooney urges Amorim to play a three-man midfieldpublished at 08:52 BST
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Ruben Amorim’s win rate across all competitions is the worst of any permanent Manchester United manager since World War Two and his win record is a dismal 26% in the league.
Of the 17 sides who have been in the Premier League throughout since Amorim’s tenure began, his United team have the worst record – alongside Tottenham – with just 31 points from 31 games.
“In quite a lot of league seasons that is relegation form,” Former United forward Wayne Rooney told the Wayne Rooney show.
“What is important when you’re trying to implement a new style is you win games as well while you’re doing that.”
Rooney also echoed comments made by other former players now working in the media when he addressed Amorim’s insistence on deploying two central midfielders, often against opposition sides featuring three.
“I have had my time as a manager, and I know how it works, and I know how it is when someone else looks and critiques your formation. I can understand that, but it is so obvious,” Rooney added.
“If you’re struggling, you have to put three in midfield and give yourself a chance to compete.”
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