Ruben Amorim Dismisses Sean Dyche's Criticism of Manchester United Tactics
Ruben Amorim responds to Sean Dyche's comments on Manchester United's tactics, emphasizing his team's recent success and upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.
“We don't know that. I can look at Sean Dyche as a manager and a pundit. If you are a pundit and you don't say very strong things...”
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has described his first year at the club as a rollercoaster journey. Despite heavy criticism for his formations and tactics, Amorim's team has finally shown signs of progress, winning three games in a row for the first time under his leadership.
Manchester United currently sit sixth in the standings with 16 points after nine games, six points behind leaders Arsenal and a point ahead of reigning champions Liverpool. This upturn in form has given Amorim and the team a boost of confidence, and the manager is proud of sticking to his principles despite the criticism.
Amorim has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United for many years, stating that it's one of the biggest honors of his life to manage the club. He believes that sticking to his principles has been key to the team's progress, and he's determined to continue building on the successes of his first year.
“It was a journey, a big journey. It was really tough. Good moments, bad moments. I learned a lot, that is really important,” Amorim told reporters ahead of Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest.
“I learned that even in my lower moments I can stick with the thing I believe and that is a good thing for anyone to understand.
“Today, the answer is different from three weeks ago, so it is important to understand that. It is one of the big honours of my life to be here and I want to continue here for many years.”
Amorim's Response to Dyche's Comments
Ruben Amorim has responded to Sean Dyche's criticism of his Manchester United tactics, saying “maybe it's true” if they played 4-4-2, they would win more games. However, Amorim emphasized that he has a specific way of playing that will take time to yield results.
Amorim praised Dyche as a smart manager and pundit, noting that he understands the difference between analyzing games and coaching a team. Amorim's United side has recently won three consecutive games, boosting their confidence ahead of their match against Dyche's Nottingham Forest.
The match against Forest marks a significant test for Amorim, who is approaching his one-year anniversary as Manchester United manager. United currently sit sixth in the standings, and Amorim is focused on winning the next game rather than responding to criticism.
“I always say that I have a way of playing that is going to take a while and then in the future it is going to be better,” Amorim said.
“We don't know that. I can look at Sean Dyche as a manager and a pundit. If you are a pundit and you don't say very strong things, I don't want to watch you. I am the same. I can completely understand that it is a different job.
“I know Sean Dyche is smart and he knows how to play the game. He understands that there is one thing seeing the game and talking about it. It is another thing to coach a team.”
"If you're a pundit and you don't say strong things, I don't want to watch you."
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 30, 2025
Ruben Amorim responds to Sean Dyche’s comments after Dyche claimed on The Overlap podcast in May that he would win more games than Amorim if he were managing Manchester United 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/I5v9VMcaP9
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has provided updates on the fitness status of two key defenders, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, ahead of the team's match against Nottingham Forest.
Maguire's participation in the game is uncertain after missing the recent win over Brighton due to a knock. Amorim mentioned that Maguire's fitness will be assessed after one more day of training.
Martinez, who has been out for almost nine months with an ACL injury, has returned to full training but will not be risked in the match against Forest. Despite his eagerness to play, Amorim is taking a cautious approach to ensure Martinez's full recovery.
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