Andre Onana is confident that Manchester United’s squad has the quality and pragmatism to adapt to the incoming head coach Ruben Amorim’s approach.
The Old Trafford hierarchy acted swiftly last week, appointing the Sporting Lisbon boss after a unanimous decision to part ways with Erik ten Hag, following a poor start to his third season in charge.
Amorim made a memorable exit in his final match at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday night, masterminding a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Andre Onana, among the impressed viewers, believes the Portuguese coach is inheriting a squad capable of adjusting to his demands.
The goalkeeper hinted that Amorim’s preferred high-energy 3-4-3 system could prove successful at United.
“I did watch the game yesterday,” the Man United goalkeeper said.
“Great victory for them, by the way.
“Different system but my players, my team-mates, we are all pragmatic.
“I think everyone here is capable to play in each system so I don’t think this will be any issue for us.
“We have big players so they will step up.”
Amorim arrives with the aim of kickstarting a campaign that got off to a rocky start under Ten Hag, who had brought Onana to United last summer after their successful collaboration at Ajax.
“When I heard he was leaving, obviously I feel bad,” the goalkeeper said.
“It’s not always easy for players to understand when a manager is leaving.
“But at the end of the day, the club have to make a decision and we have to follow.
“Yes, I worked with him, he’s a good manager, I have a very good relationship with him.
“Why things didn’t work here? We didn’t win enough games so it’s simple.
“In high level it’s not easy. Sometimes you have to pay the price. Unfortunately it was him. We did everything, the players gave everything, we worked hard, we tried out best, but it just didn’t work.”
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