According to Richard Keys, the drama at Manchester United has reached Shakespearean levels — except this play has no happy ending. The pundit insists that Ruben Amorim’s refusal to ditch his beloved 5-2-3 formation is sabotaging his own career. United’s 2-0 win over Sunderland may have bought him some breathing room, but the mood at Old Trafford still feels like a man whistling through a graveyard.
Amorim, defiant as ever, claims he doesn’t “care” about getting sacked — which is exactly what someone says right before caring a lot. His tactical rigidity has turned a £200 million squad into an overworked Rubik’s Cube: colorful, expensive, but permanently unsolved.
Richard Keys on Amorim’s System: “It Doesn’t Work!”
Keys didn’t mince words. On beIN Sports, he practically waved a red flag, declaring that Amorim’s system “doesn’t work.” He accused the Portuguese coach of ignoring the obvious — that the players neither trust the formation nor the man delivering it. The result? A team with all the chemistry of a divorced couple forced to share a holiday photo.
According to sources, INEOS is monitoring the situation closely, but Keys believes Amorim might actually want to be fired. “He’s maneuvering himself into a position to get the sack,” Keys claimed, like a man diagnosing a slow-motion car crash in HD.
My Take: Amorim’s Ego vs. Old Trafford Reality
Let’s be honest — Amorim’s tactics might be better suited for Lisbon poetry readings than Premier League football. There’s a thin line between confidence and delusion, and right now, Amorim is crossing it like he’s auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. His devotion to his system feels almost romantic — and romance, as we know, rarely ends well in Manchester.
Richard Keys and the Eternal United Soap Opera
If United somehow beat Liverpool next week, Amorim will be hailed as a misunderstood genius. If they lose, expect another round of “Amorim-out” trending faster than Mason Mount’s goal highlights. One thing’s certain: Richard Keys will have his popcorn ready.
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