New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim must be given the time to instil his tactical philosophy at the club, according to Paul Scholes. With Erik ten Hag's chapter closed and interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy poised to make way, Amorim will officially take over at Old Trafford on Monday. And the departing Sporting CP manager has only enhanced his credentials with a rout of Manchester City in the Champions League.
Amorim, 39, is tipped to introduce a new system promoting three central defenders, which has served his Sporting side so well in recent years. That methodology can thrive both in and out of possession, which proved effective against Pep Guardiola's team thanks to its focus on width and an aggressive pressing game. READ MORE: 'Ten Hag 2.
0', Mourinho claim - Seven top pundits share verdicts on Ruben Amorim to Man United READ MORE: Man United warned about Ruben Amorim transfer concern after ‘three targets named’ The likely shift in tactics would mark a significant departure from what many of the United players are accustomed to. But Scholes - who made over 700 appearances for the club - has implored the team to embrace change and be patient for the potential benefits. "The old-fashioned three at the back - we tried it a few times, and I reckon we lasted about 10-12 minutes before we said, 'It's not working,'" said the icon on The Overlap Fan Debate, sponsored by Sky Bet.
"We always went back to a back four, which is what we knew. We [United] are in a position now w.