Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd career is at a crossroads, his starting XI to face Leeds will show his decision

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Ruben Amorim appeared dejected when speaking to the media before Manchester United face Leeds United.

Manchester United’s Premier League campaign resumes on Saturday at the home of fierce rivals Leeds United, who will take confidence from their six-match unbeaten run.

Once again, Ruben Amorim is dealing with injuries and absences for the trip to Yorkshire, and last week’s 1-1 draw with strugglers Wolves has piled on the pressure.

If Ruben Amorim wasn’t already under the spotlight, his comments in the pre-match press conference have certainly added an extra level of pressure.

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Amorim refused to answer questions and also hinted at a lack of support from the club’s hierarchy regarding his formation and transfers.

Ruben Amorim faces crucial formation decision vs Leeds

During his first full year in charge at Old Trafford, Amorim stubbornly stuck to his 3-4-2-1 formation that brought him success with Sporting Lisbon.

However, this season, Amorim has experimented with his tactics and transitioned to a four-at-the-back shape.

After drawing to Wolves, United players have questioned Amorim’s tactics after he chose to revert to his 3-4-2-1 formation.

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Amorim hinted in his pre-match comments that conversations with the club’s hierarchy led to the change in system, and now he faces a huge decision against Leeds United.

The line-up at Elland Road will reveal whether Amorim stays true to his own philosophy and starts in a 3-4-2-1, or bends to Jason Wilcox’s request and changes formation.

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Speaking on Christmas Eve, Amorim admitted that he could not change his formation earlier as it would have appeared as though he changed because of media pressure.

The manager of Manchester United cannot be seen to be changing because of outside noise, and Amorim knows it.

But it now seems as though Amorim is being forced to change because of internal pressure, and that runs the same risk of losing the dressing room.

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Amorim’s credibility as a manager could quickly disappear if he abandons the very system he was brought in to play at Old Trafford.

The upcoming match against Leeds feels like a pivotal moment for Amorim’s United career.