Summary
Manchester United's head coach, Ruben Amorim, decided to change the team's formation against Newcastle United from a back three to a back four. He did this to adapt to the team's current situation and not due to media pressure. Several key players, including captain Bruno Fernandes, are currently unavailable due to injuries.
Key Facts
- Ruben Amorim changed Manchester United's formation against Newcastle from a back three to a back four.
- This change resulted in only their second clean sheet of the season.
- Amorim stated he can only modify the formation when the team performs well, to avoid appearing influenced by external pressures.
- Amorim is managing with a reduced squad due to injuries, with seven senior players out and more potentially missing.
- Captain Bruno Fernandes will not play against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a hamstring injury.
- Fernandes remains actively involved with the team, even when not playing, as he continues to lead and support fellow teammates.
- Other injured players include Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, with return dates uncertain for some.
- Some players will be back from the Africa Cup of Nations by the end of January.
