Poor Statistics: MU Conceded 1 Goal Full Time Against ASEAN All Stars

The tactical mistakes of Ruben Amorim that led to Manchester United’s defeat against ASEAN All Stars are mainly related to the failure of the flexible 3-4-3 system he implemented to adapt to the opponent’s characteristics and match situations.

Amorim is known for the 3-4-3 formation which emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions. However, this approach has proven ineffective in the Premier League as well as in the match against ASEAN All Stars. The opposing team, coached by Kim Sang-sik, was able to contain MU’s aggression with a tight and disciplined defense, causing Amorim’s system to fail to break through the opponent’s defense.

Amorim admitted that MU lacked creativity in the final third of the pitch. Despite dominating possession and taking many shots, MU failed to create clear chances that resulted in goals. This was also reflected in previous matches, showing a persistent problem in creating effective scoring opportunities.

In important matches, Amorim often made substitutions too late, allowing the momentum to shift in favor of the opponents. The choice of starters was sometimes not appropriate, as seen in the Europa League final, and a similar situation was suspected in the match against ASEAN All Stars, where MU’s squad failed to adjust to the opponent’s more physical and disciplined style of play.

Amorim himself admitted that his team often lost control during the match, indicating a lack of consistency and emotional regulation on the field. This affected the team’s unstable performance and made them easier to read by the opposition.