Ruben Amorim prepares to hold Manchester United’s players accountable using cutting-edge tracking technology as part of a plan to overhaul the squad’s work ethic.
What Happened?
According to reports, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is set to implement a new strategy to expose lazy players in his squad during the 2025/26 season. After a rocky start to his tenure, Amorim is determined to establish high standards at Old Trafford, particularly after a disastrous 2024/25 season where United finished 15th in the Premier League.
The squad’s poor attitude and lack of work ethic were blamed for the club’s underperformance, and Amorim has vowed to rectify this issue as he heads into his first full season in charge.
What Amorim Plans to Do
Amorim has made it clear that he will not tolerate any laziness and has already introduced new technology to help him track players’ performances. The new “roll-out” system will provide real-time kinematics, generating five million data points every 90 minutes to track every player’s movements during training and matches. This technology allows Amorim and his coaching staff to pinpoint exactly who is putting in the hard work and who is slacking off.
The Portuguese coach has warned the players that he will use this data to “expose” them. “If you don’t train in the right way, I have footage to show you,” he stated. “And I show you in front of everybody. I will expect to be in one phase – that I don’t need to do anything because they will push each other.”
Amorim’s High Standards
The technology will give Amorim and his staff the ability to measure players’ work rate in real-time, ensuring that lazy runners are held accountable for their performance. He has made it clear that he will not hesitate to confront players in front of the squad, saying: “If you train bad one time, I will show the image in the moment. I will not speak with you, I will just show you everything.”
What’s Next for Manchester United?
Despite a lack of major signings so far, Amorim has made strides in shaping his squad, with Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Diego Leon joining the club. However, more outgoings are expected before the transfer window closes, and Amorim will be aiming for a culture shift to return United to the upper echelons of both the Premier League and Champions League.
