Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim called “big fan” of the Tottenham counterpart, Ange Postcoglou – but suggested that the Australian is less pressure and comes from a “culture” of less adaptable tactics.
Postcoglou aggressive pressing tactics and highline have often been examined during a dark Premier league The season for the Spurs, while the 13th place United has two points ahead of them before the teams meet at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday (4:30 p.m. GMT).
“We are not winning any games, and I understand the link between me and angel,” said Amorim, who has lost seven and won four of his 13 championship competitions since his name in November.
“We have the same problem. With all the respect I owe you, I am in a larger club with greater pressure. When we choose this kind of profession, there are a lot of good things. But then you have to feel this pressure when you don’t win.
“I don’t know how long it will take. Right now, we are in a difficult situation ”💬
Ruben Amorim on If Manchester United could win a 21st Premier League title by 2028 💭 pic.twitter.com/fba5awkazi
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Amorim tactics: “I adapt”
The criticisms of Amorim questioned his tactical flexibility while watching the United team struggling with the training 3-4-3 he had used to make the previous club sporting the dominant force in Portugal.
While Postcoglou is the favorite of dimensions with bookmakers to be the next manager to leave a high -level club, their prices depict the role of Amorim as one of the least secure in the elite.
“I come from a different culture,” said Amorim while expressing his admiration for Postcoglou. “I am Portuguese and all Portuguese coaches can adapt.
“I adapt simple things. I use a system in the moment, because I believe that if you work in this system, you can play in different systems at the same time. This is my idea.
“Cut me a little soft, I can’t be sparkling and happy all the time”
Angel Postcoglou laughed when he was asked if he had a happier week without any lighting 😅 pic.twitter.com/uv2tgit5vz
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The former Celtic manager Postocoglou has repeatedly stressed his conviction that his approach works and his squad depleted to injuries will improve if he has time.
“It is really important for the coach to follow his principles,” said Amorim, adding that he sympathized with Postoccolou “especially because he is a good guy”. “He is a very good coach. He wants to play football in the right way and it’s a good thing. »»
Tottenham’s 2-0 victory in Brentford in his last championship match on February 2 was their first in a Run eight games with six defeats.
UNITED’s 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace The same day means that they lost five and won two of their last eight championship games.
