Manchester United is currently experiencing another challenging phase in the Premier League following a disappointing 2024/2025 season. Ruben Amorim’s team invested significantly during the summer transfer window to assist the Portuguese manager in steering them back on course, yet the 2025/2026 season has not commenced as they had anticipated.
The pressure mounts on Amorim to rectify the situation, and thus far in his tenure at United, he has declined to alter his formation and has continued to utilize underperforming players. A shift in strategy may be the sole method through which Amorim can navigate this predicament, prompting GIVEMESPORT to explore an alternative formation for United.
Take Your Pick Between The Sticks
Altay Bayindir and Senne Lammens are now competing for the number one spot after Andre Onana left the club. The goalkeeper situation matters very little in terms of why United are underperforming at the moment, and it’s also difficult to decide who is the better option considering they both have a lack of experience at this level. We’re going for Bayindir after he started the derby against Manchester City.
Switching to a Back Four, Maguire Comes in
A significant change that could aid in transforming United and possibly preserve Amorim’s position would involve transitioning to a back four formation. The current back three setup is evidently ineffective, and this adjustment would enable United to incorporate an additional player in the midfield. Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui are capable of functioning as full-backs while still offering width and advancing forward as they typically would.
Harry Maguire should return to the starting lineup. United felt the absence of his experience during the derby against Man City, and his leadership qualities could assist them in navigating this predicament.
Defenders: Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Dorgu.
Midfield Three, Mainoo in, Ugarte Out for Man Utd
Amorim must devise a strategy to reintegrate Kobbie Mainoo into the starting XI. His composure and technical proficiency in the midfield are unmatched by any other player, and adopting a 4-3-3 formation could optimize his performance. Paired with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, the trio offers a blend of defensive solidity from Casemiro, technical finesse and pressure evasion from Mainoo, and a balanced combination of both attributes with Fernandes.
Manuel Ugarte has faced difficulties in the midfield, particularly when United attempts to progress through the thirds, necessitating his replacement in that area.
Midfielders: Mainoo, Casemiro, Fernandes
Attacking Trio Stays the Same
The attacking trio should consisting of the three new signings,Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha. Amad Diallo is unfortunate to miss out, but the versatility of Cunha and Mbeumo means he could easily slot in to one of the roles, even if it means someone else replaces Sesko through the middle of attack.
The issue hasn’t really been the production of Sesko, Mbeumo, and Cunha, but the fact that United have struggled to play through the thirds and get the ball to them.
Forwards: Mbeumo, Sesko, Cunha.
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