Gary Neville left bewildered by 'madness' of Amorim's tactic in Man Utd loss

Gary Neville was bewildered by Manchester United's performance against Tottenham Hotspur.

His main criticism fell on the structural setup of the midfield, targeting in particular the players Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.

The ex-United skipper noticed expansive gaps in the midfield during the game's first half. Expressing his disbelief, he questioned the positioning of the two central midfielders.

Neville stated, "You just said about the distance between the two central midfielders. Look at where Casemiro is and look at where Bruno Fernandes is, that cannot be right. It breaks all rules in football. Absolute madness."

Neville suggested that while United may be able to score goals, their team structure was profoundly flawed.

He stressed on the point that the evident distance between Fernandes and Casemiro was a significant issue. He further implied that Fernandes had been as instructed to play to one side of the field, a decision he vehemently disagreed with.

Giving the home team an early advantage, James Maddison seized an opportunity created by Andre Onana's blunder, resulting in Manchester United falling behind.

Alejandro Garnacho was Manchester United's closest player to equalizing the score in the first half, but his attempt unfortunately soared over the crossbar.

Meanwhile, Jamie Redknapp has warned of '18 months of pain' for United highlighting a necessary overhaul of the club's culture.

Pinned 15th in the Premier League table, Amorim's side has lost eight of the first 20 games since his takeover in November.

Off-field dilemmas, financial chaos and increasing ticket prices have also marked Amorim's reign.

Despite these challenges, Redknapp expressed support for Amorim, emphasizing his off-field contributions can lead the much-needed transformation at Manchester United.

Amorim has not been shy in showing a ruthless attitude, as evidenced by his decision to send Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia out on loan.

This parting of ways with certain players is seen by Redknapp as a necessary step in creating a winning culture at the club.

Redknapp believes that this transition phase, though painful, is essential for United. He warns, however, that it will require a thorough cleansing of players that don't align with the club's new direction, implying a tough road lies ahead for all connected to the legendary football team.

While supporting Amorim's vision, Redknapp stressed the need for adaptability, suggesting that sticking firmly to Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 formation might prove costly in the long run.

For Redknapp, the club's future hinges on a thorough overhaul, painstaking perseverance, and a flexible approach to the game's tactical demands.