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Should Ruben Amorim Compromise His Tactics? “United Haven’t Pressed Well For 3 Years”

Jody Morris joins Rio and Joel on this episode to look at the priorities for the new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
After being labelled the Premier League’s ‘worst pressing team’ after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea, Jody breaks down what a coach needs to have in place to create a successful press and details the reasons why United haven’t been able to sustain that style of play for 3 seasons.
There’s a shoutout for Nottingham Forest right back Ola Aina and more flak for Joel after Arsenal give up more ground in the title race.
Plus, does Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or prove that football is ‘boring’?


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