Amorim to Benfica? Paul Merson names the perfect club for the United boss | OneFootball

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·18 September 2025

Amorim to Benfica? Paul Merson names the perfect club for the United boss

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Ruben Amorim has been heavily criticized in England. As the manager of Manchester United, the former Benfica player is struggling to achieve positive results, causing unrest among the fans. Paul Merson, a former Arsenal legend, would like to see the coach at Chelsea.

“The way Ruben Amorim wants to play is concerning. He won't change. He will continue to look at what he's doing and think – ‘I achieved what I achieved playing with this system’. Therefore, he will stick with the same tactic,” began the former footballer.


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Paul Merson admitted that Ruben Amorim "would be perfect for Chelsea", explaining the reasons: “They have world-class full-backs like Reece James and Malo Gusto, and also the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League – Moisés Caicedo. His system would be perfect for these players.”

Paul Merson: "The system is not the most suitable for that squad"

“Look at Manchester United. The system is not the most suitable for that squad. The full-backs are not even close to the required level, they lack sufficient quality, and they play a crucial role in the team's strategy. The midfield lacks pace. Everything is against him,” he concluded.

It is worth remembering that Ruben Amorim is a highly requested name by Benfica fans, who would like to see him return to Luz, now as a coach. However, after Bruno Lage's dismissal, José Mourinho will be the new coach of the Eagles.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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