Ruben Amorim often says "we have a lot of problems" when asked about the challenges at Manchester United. Sometimes, he even thinks that - with a press conference lasting only about 30 minutes - there are too many problems to list all.
The Portuguese coach rarely states the reasons for the difficulties at Old Trafford, but sometimes he points to something fundamental. And in the end, it was the problem that shaped everything else at Old Trafford.
Amorim is trying to lead a long-term project, but at a team that always requires immediate success. harmonizing these two opposing goals is extremely difficult.
"We know we need time. But this club doesn't have time," Amorim said last week.
Amorim was under further pressure after a 1-1 draw with West Ham United in midweek. In the early morning tomorrow, Man United will visit Wolves, and the "Red Devils" fans will definitely enter this match with an uncertain mood.
Wolves have not won a match since the beginning of the season, only having 2 draws. However, what makes Man United fans worried is the possibility that Robards - who was just appointed as Wolves head coach last month - will get his first victory right against an unstable "Red Devils". Man United's instability was clearly shown in the fact that they lost to Everton who had to play with 10 men for more than 70 minutes at Old Trafford just two weeks ago.
Last season in December, Man United lost 0-2 at Molineux, although at that time Wolves - as well as now - were sinking deep in the bottom group of the Premier League. Fans' fear is that this scenario can be completely repeated.
Another defeat to the bottom team in the Premier League and the pressure on Amorim will increase. There have been opinions from fans demanding his replacement.
Amorim understood that, in the current context, he could not call for patience even though he had a legitimate need for that. Perhaps, with a modest record in the Premier League - only 13 wins in 41 matches - it has become difficult to say since then.
However, it is undeniable that Amorim's team is still in the process of completion. The attack has been reformed with a total transfer fee of up to £200 million in the summer, with the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. However, most of the remaining squad has not changed much since he took over.
Amorim is pinning his faith on the youth squad of Benjamin Sesko (22 years old), Senne Lammens (23), Amad Diallo (23), Patrick Dorgu1) and Leny Yoro (20). When Yoro was left out of the starting lineup after a forgettable performance against Crystal Palace, Amorim was forced to give Ayden Heaven, a 19-year-old player.
These are all faces that Man United expect to develop into pillars in the future. However, at the present time, they have not yet reached the required level of completion. In recent weeks, Amorim himself has had to admit that Sesko and Dorgu are struggling with form and stability.
The next step in Man United's rebuilding process is to reinforce the substandard positions in the squad. Amorim's system requires at least one midfielder who is capable of being active, active, and real, quality full-backs, but he currently does not have both.
In the summer, the club made a decision that could be considered reasonable when focusing most of the budget on upgrading the attack instead of allocating it equally. That has left the squad unbalanced, but CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox have chosen a stage-by-stage rebuilding direction rather than shocking and overwhelming spending.
According to British media, M.U's plan is to sign a Elliott Anderson midfielder for Nottingham Forest before next season, possibly even two seasons.
However, this did not help Amorim when he prepared to face Wolves. Once again, the Man United head coach entered a match that he had to win with an incomplete squad and had to learn to adapt.
