We don’t even need to probe anymore to get Ruben Amorim on the defensive over his beloved 3-4-3 formation at Manchester United.

One would assume that, with Amorim possessing the sixth-worst record of any Premier League manager after 33 games in charge, the Portuguese head coach would at least be considering some tweaks.

Stifling Bruno Fernandes in a midfield two is not working. The back three is being breezed through with the resistance of wet tissue paper at times.

Not being able to fit Kobbie Mainoo, one of the most exciting youngsters to have come through the United ranks in recent years, into the side attracts the fiercest opposition.

His job is on the line. But Amorim, even on the precipice, is not for turning. He will go down with his ship as it is, if need be.

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