Ruben Amorim’s emotional and inconsistent behaviour was a key part of Manchester United’s decision to sack him, Sky Sports News understands.United wanted stability and structure when they appointed him, which he brought in the early part of his reign, but a refusal to adapt and evolve his system led to the breakdown in confidence in the head coach.
Amorim had a scheduled meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox on Friday, where the team’s tactical approach was discussed in detail. Sky Sports News has been told United’s bosses felt Amorim’s response at that meeting was very negative and emotional.
This was not a sacking based around Amorim’s preference for 3-4-3. Rather, it was on the basis of what United saw as the head coach’s refusal to adapt his tactics to differing circumstances and the evolution of the team.
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It was not the result of differences in opinion over the January transfer window, although the two sides did not see eye to eye on whether to strengthen now.
Sources point out that the club has spent approximately £250m on new signings since Amorim arrived, and he knew the plan was always to strengthen the central midfield in the summer.
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