Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea has expressed his support for new manager Ruben Amorim, while stressing the urgency for the Portuguese coach to quickly implement his ideas and improve the team's performance.
Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag last month, has already made a positive impression with his charisma, but O'Shea emphasized that the real challenge is to gain the players' respect and trust.
The players must understand and buy into Amorim's approach, especially as United struggles with only two wins from five games across all competitions.
O'Shea, who played for Manchester United from 1999 to 2011, pointed out that while Amorim's personality is appealing, it’s not enough to rely solely on his media presence and charm.
He explained that the manager needs to clearly communicate his tactical decisions and gain the team's belief, especially given the current fitness issues that have led to frequent lineup changes.
O'Shea stressed the importance of certain players stepping up and delivering consistent performances to stabilize the team during this transitional period.
With recent losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, United faces a critical test when they play Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
O'Shea, a five-time Premier League champion and Champions League winner with United, believes that Amorim will likely seek to reshape the squad during the January transfer window to better suit his style of play.
The club's management will need to support Amorim in this process to ensure the team can respond quickly, particularly with a hectic December schedule ahead.
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