Amorin stated that the system only accommodates one offensive midfielder, and Meno must compete with Fernandez

Recently, Amorin publicly stated that if Manchester United midfielder Kobe May wants to get stable playing time, he must directly compete with captain Bruno Fernandez for the same position. The Portuguese coach made it clear that he could only accommodate one offensive midfielder under his 3-4-3 system.

The Premier League started in two rounds in the new season, and Manchester United only achieved a record of 1 draw and 1 loss. Meno served as a substitute for two consecutive games without appearances, which has sparked speculation from the outside world that he is not adapting to the new tactics. Although the 20-year-old star not only started 24 times in the Premier League last season, but also scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final, his league appearance time has dropped sharply since Amorin took over in November last year, with only 18 appearances and no results.

tactical data shows that during Amorin's coaching, Meno served as midfielder 67% of his playing time and 33% appeared on the front line. Fernandez played in the midfield 59% of the time last season, and was fixed in this position in the new season. In the draw with Fulham, Amorin tried the midfield combination of Fernandez, Mount and Ugat, which further confirmed his tactical preference.

"He needs to compete with Bruno," Amorin emphasized about Meno. "All Manchester United players should prove themselves through training." It is reported that Meno is expected to get a starting chance in the League Cup against Grimsby Town on Wednesday, which will also be a key battle to prove its worth.