Gary Neville makes stern assessment for new Man United manager, needing to get someone who fits Man Utd DNA.
Following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal on Monday, Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to “stop experimenting” and select a manager who “fits the club’s DNA”.
The club only intends to name a permanent manager in the summer, so former player Darren Fletcher has been in charge until a caretaker is appointed.
Neville, a former full-back for United and England, thinks the next managerial appointment at Old Trafford must reflect the traditions of the club.
“The experiments have got to stop,” he told Sky Sports.
“I’ve always been very proud of what this club is – adventurous, exciting football, playing young players and entertaining the crowd. They must take risks and have the courage to play attacking, aggressive football.
“United have got to a point where they need a manager who fits the DNA of the football club.
“Barcelona will never change for anybody. I don’t believe United should change for anybody. The club has to find a manager who has got experience and who’s willing to play fast entertaining, attacking and aggressive football.”
Amorim had a distinct tactical vision when he joined United and preferred the 3-4-3 style that had helped him succeed at Sporting, but United found it difficult to adjust.
“I thought they’d adapt better to the back three than they did,” Neville said. “I’m really stunned that they’ve continued to play so poorly in that system.”
Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, former England striker Gary Lineker said: “I think it was almost as though [Amorim] provoked it.
“It didn’t seem to be the right fit and he was a bit stubborn about the way he wanted to play. The players didn’t suit the way he plays and the club should have recognised that.”