Manchester United's revival under Michael Carrick has left Alan Shearer scrutinising the tactics of his predecessor Ruben Amorim, mocking his 'arrogance' for refusing to be adaptable.
Amorim was axed as United head coach on January 5 with the Portuguese's stubbornness and defiance over his 3-4-2-1 formation proving a decisive factor in his parting of the ways with the club's hierarchy.
The 40-year-old's, who turns 41 on Tuesday, 14-month tenure saw him record just a 38.1 win percentage - with 24 wins, 18 draws and 21 losses from his 63 matches in charge.
His persistence for playing a back-three in defence, irked many fans and former players of United who cried out for a four-man setup to allow for more attacking players on the pitch.
It wasn't just the results though that disappointed many, it was the nature of the performances too - something that has already been turned on its head by Carrick.
The Red Devils legend has seen his side produce two fine performances to beat Manchester City (2-0 at home) and then Arsenal (3-2 away) in the space of eight days - deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation.
And reflecting on the impact of Carrick already, Shearer believes he only has himself to blame for not getting the best out of this group of players.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, he said: 'What on earth is Ruben Amorim sat doing, thinking, looking at those two performances? I mean honestly, I don't know what he'll be thinking.
'It's absolutely crazy [to not try and change formation]. The arrogance to say, 'No, I'm not doing any other thing. This is my way or the highway.'
'I mean, to not even shift or to accept that this is probably not working, 'Maybe I should try something else.'
'He put all his eggs into that basket, and if that didn't work, he was done. And it didn't.'
And while Shearer was effusive in his praise for Carrick's impact, he believes it's too early to give the 44-year-old the full-time job come the end of the season.
'I think that it's too early to say after two games, [he's been] absolutely very, very promising,' he continued.
'[Carrick has] made an unbelievable start, maybe even surprised himself. I don't know, but I think ask me that in two months time.'
Slimfit15
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We haven’t complained about Dalot since carrick came in…who knows if ugarte is going to step up too when given the chance 🙁😥
Slimfit15
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Amorim made us believe the players aren’t good enough 😥
isofadaik87
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Hmm... Where was Zizou when he came to Madrid and made UCL look easy to win? Not saying Carrick can do the same. Just reminding people like Alan Shearer that, in football, anything can happen anytime. Manchester United may go ahead and win the EPL ahead of Arsenal. Just saying
kingAuthor
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Amorim is rude and his stupidity cost him the job
Davichi
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
It's funny how you go about giving excuses for Amorim as though you get paid for it. 😂 Make no mistakes... Amorim FAILED WÓEFUL!!! How can you make the best 10 in the EPL (Bruno) to play in a double pivot and refuse to use an upcoming DM (Mainoo) who is dynamic? Have you seen Mainoo's ratings from both matches? That's the lad the clueless coach almost made to leave the club. The best match under Amorim was with 2 CBs and Dorgu as a RW. Why didn't he build on that? In case you didn't realise it, Carrick's idea to use Dorgu on the wings came there. The genesis of his failure was his arrogance leading to his blatant refusal to change an unsuccessful formation. It appears arrogance is common among Portûgueses with an exception of some like Bruno.
Beaabdiktz
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he's a stubborn fly who follows the deadbody into the grave .
Davichi
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
It's funny how you go about giving excuses for Amorim as though you get paid for it. 😂 Make no mistakes... Amorim FAILED WÓEFUL!!! How can you make the best 10 in the EPL (Bruno) to play in a double pivot and refuse to use an upcoming DM (Mainoo) who is dynamic? Have you seen Mainoo's ratings from both matches? That's the lad the clueless coach almost made to leave the club. The best match under Amorim was with 2 CBs and Dorgu as a RW. Why didn't he build on that? In case you didn't realise it, Carrick's idea to use Dorgu on the wings came there. The genesis of his failure was his arrogance leading to his blatant refusal to change an unsuccessful formation. It appears arrogance is common among Portûgueses with an exception of some like Bruno.
Davichi
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
It's funny how you go about giving excuses for Amorim as though you get paid for it. 😂 Make no mistakes... Amorim FAILED WÓEFUL!!! How can you make the best 10 in the EPL (Bruno) to play in a double pivot and refuse to use an upcoming DM (Mainoo) who is dynamic? Have you seen Mainoo's ratings from both matches? That's the lad the clueless coach almost made to leave the club. The best match United had this season under Amorim was with 2 CBs and (Dorgu) as a right winger, while others were at AFCON. Why didn't he try to build on that formation? In case you didn't realise it, Carrick's idea to use Dorgu on the wings came from that match. The genesis of his failure was his arrogance that led to his blatant refusal to change from a formation that wasn't yielding results. It appears arrogance is common among Portugueses with an exception of some like Bruno.
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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He's the cause of his own failure, just adapt to the players to the players strength but he refused
rafaeljoel
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
Finishing 15th and losing the final and losing to grimsby was the future u meant
speciebaba
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
Though Amorim was so stubborn to at least improvise when one formation is not working perfectly and use another... even Gardiola changes formations when things are not going well... you put players that suit a particular formation to use instead you keep Maino on bench and keep using Bruno at DMF
rafaeljoel
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For those who were supporting Amorim where u playing bruno in a double made life hard for everything
W4D
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How I wish he could be found and interviewed. He said not even the Pope can make him change!! it might be difficult for him to find another job due to his arrogance.
Souabkoyz
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oga is not too early, Amorim neva gave us any early moment of joy
if he continues in this trajectory, these pundits will start to expect the league, and that will be his down fall. successful teams are built on character and discipline, before results. remember Ole, he did the same and what happened to him
Kunkunmaster
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results
oga is not too early, Amorim neva gave us any early moment of joy
Vaodknprz
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he will really have himself to blame for that
Teebless
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Amorim ruin this season for us and we thought he is the right man before 😹😹
nicklptz
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He leaned the hard way not to be stubborn
Souabkoyz
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it's too early to start that, he valued the future not instant results