BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his full support behind Ruben Amorim, praising the new manager’s disciplined and tactically sharp approach, which he believes is the most effective system the club has seen in years. While impressed by Amorim’s structured style, Giggs didn’t sugarcoat the challenge ahead—he warned that the current squad must adapt swiftly to the new 3-4-2-1 setup or risk being left behind. With early signs of promise under Amorim, the onus is now firmly on the players to either commit to the project or make way, marking what could be a defining moment in United’s long-overdue revival.

Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs has come out swinging in support of Ruben Amorim, throwing his weight behind the new boss and his bold, no-nonsense approach to tactics and discipline. He made it clear that Amorim’s charisma and clarity of vision were exactly what United needed after the chaos of recent years. Giggs, a man who bleeds red for the club, sees Amorim not just as another manager, but as a proper footballing mind who can bring order back to the red side of Manchester.

 

In a recent sit-down with Webby & O’Neill, Giggs gave credit where it’s due—Amorim’s signature 3-4-2-1 system isn’t just talk; it’s been tried, tested, and proven during his trophy-laden run at Sporting CP. The three-time Portuguese champion doesn’t mess around with half-baked strategies, and Giggs admires that kind of backbone. But with that admiration came a pointed reality check: the current United squad is going to have to change, or else the same old failures will keep playing out.

 

After the disaster that was the 2024/25 campaign—finishing 15th, their worst-ever Premier League showing—it’s obvious that something had to give. Amorim took over mid-season and hasn’t wavered in his tactical identity. His vision is built on solid defensive structure, wing-backs who work like engines, a tight midfield double-pivot, and two creative attackers tucked behind a lone striker. Giggs praised the structure, but also hinted at the mountain of work still ahead.

 

The problem? United’s players are still stuck in a system that doesn’t fit anymore. Built mostly for the likes of a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 under Ten Hag, this squad doesn’t quite have the pieces to snap into Amorim’s puzzle. Giggs, who made his name on the wings, admitted this system isn’t exactly friendly to traditional wide men like Alejandro Garnacho. “I’m biased,” he said, “I love wingers. But Ruben’s system doesn’t leave much room for them.” That’s not shade—it’s just facts.

 

Still, Giggs offered potential solutions. Players like Garnacho and Amad Diallo could potentially be retrained as wing-backs, though he stressed that it’s not just about shuffling the deck. Specialized recruitment is key—players who actually fit the system need to be brought in. And that’s where the club hits another roadblock: finances. With over £113 million in losses last season and the costs of firing Ten Hag and hiring Amorim, the war chest isn’t exactly overflowing.

 

The financial hit was worsened by United’s 17 league defeats and a painful 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final—a game that could’ve brought in a massive Champions League payout. Giggs didn’t hold back on naming names: he believes there’s no redemption arc left for players like Sancho, Rashford, Antony, or Malacia. Rashford, currently trying to find himself at Aston Villa, might be better off making that move permanent.

 

Still, not everything’s doom and gloom. Giggs pointed out United’s performances against top-tier teams like City, Arsenal, and Liverpool as moments where Amorim’s structure seemed to click. Those glimpses of fight and fluency are enough to keep the faith alive—for now. Amorim’s plan has potential; it just needs time, trust, and a little patience from both fans and the board.

 

Ultimately, Giggs believes the pieces can come together. Players like Martinez, Ugarte, and Diallo already show signs of fitting into this new high-octane, possession-heavy system. But if United don’t recruit smartly or adapt quickly, they risk slipping deeper into mediocrity. Amorim’s got the chops, Giggs insists—but he can’t do it alone. The board needs to get serious, the players need to buy in, and the fans need to hold tight. This rebuild isn’t a sprint—it’s a full-on marathon.