The latest revelation from the Manchester Evening News is that the rotation tactics introduced by new Manchester United manager David Amorim on the field of play, despite winning the backing of most of the players, have planted the seeds of discord in the minds of some of them.
Looking back at the last four matches, Amorim's lineup has seen as many as 23 personnel adjustments, which undoubtedly reflects his thoughtfulness about the team's thickness and players' conditions. Sources say that at least one player has privately expressed dissatisfaction with Amorim's decision, believing that the rotation mechanism has disrupted his own competitive rhythm and status.
However, sources close to United revealed that despite the dissenting voices of individual players, the majority of players have a positive view of Amorim's rotation strategy. They believe that this arrangement gives more players a chance to show themselves, which is beneficial to enhance the team's unity and fighting strength. Under Amorim's tutelage, 20 players have tasted the starting lineup in five matches, and the substitutions have been played out to the maximum of 25 times.
Despite the high level of support for the rotation strategy within the players, Manchester United have not been performing as well as they should in the league. The team recently lost to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in quick succession, and will face a tough match against Manchester City this weekend. It's been almost eight years since United suffered three consecutive defeats in the EPL. In the face of such adversity, United needs to adjust its tactics, find the winning touch and revitalize its military spirit.
