The problems Manchester United faced against Everton have become all too familiar for fans.
A five-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League came crashing to a halt on Monday evening as Manchester United lost 1-0 to Everton at Old Trafford.
To make matters worse, United broke a 46-game record by losing at Old Trafford to 10 men for the first time in Premier League history.
What did you think of Ruben Amorim’s post-game comments after the loss to Everton?
It was an embarrassing defeat, and one that has raised questions about Ruben Amorim’s tactics.
After the full-time whistle, Amorim admitted he is ‘afraid’ of returning to the feeling he had last season. Unfortunately, the issues he is facing were also tackled by his predecessors.
Ruben Amorim faces possession problems
Ruben Amorim was hired by Ineos to implement his unique style of play – something he is still trying to get right at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese coach has admitted that he has already had to tweak his setup, including using a long-ball approach in recent matches.
As per the Premier League, United have picked up better results when having less possession than their opponents.
What is your message to Ruben Amorim after Manchester United’s defeat to Everton?
United average 1.73 points per game in matches with less than 50% possession, and just 0.79 points with more than 50% possession. A stark difference.
Since arriving at Old Trafford, Amorim wants United to control matches, but the Red Devils have struggled to translate that into dominance and results.
:red_circle: Man Utd’s Record Under Amorim: Possession Comparison
| Statistic | Less than 50% possession | More than 50% possession |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 15 | 24 |
| Wins | 7 | 5 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 |
| Losses | 3 | 15 |
| Points | 26 | 19 |
| Points per match | 1.73 | 0.79 |
In fact, Amorim’s best results have come when United are able to sit back and counter-attack their opponents.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struggled with control
Amorim’s problems are not unique; in fact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struggled from the same issue.
Solskjaer was loved by his players, but he faced criticism for not coaching United to dominate matches. He boasted a very impressive result against the ‘Big Six’ sides, because United could sit back and rely on transitions.
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When Solskjaer tried to transform United into a possession-dominating side with signings like Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo, he was sacked a few months later.
As per AllFootball, Solskjaer had a much higher win rate when United had less of the ball. Amorim is suffering from an identical issue this season.
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