"Maresca is doing it"— Manchester United Legend Advises Ruben Amorim to imitate Enzo Maresca Style

Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville has shared some advice for United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, after a tough start to his tenure. Neville, a die-hard United fan, has been vocal about the club’s struggles in recent years and believes Amorim must take steps to steady the ship quickly.

After losing 3-2 to Nottingham Forest, following a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, Neville suggests that Amorim should focus on creating a more consistent lineup. He pointed to Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, as a perfect example of how stability can make a huge difference.

Ruben Amorim’s early days at Old Trafford have been challenging. Two losses in a row have raised questions about the team’s stability and direction. Neville acknowledges that Amorim is a talented manager but says he needs to figure out a core group of players to bring consistency to United’s performances.

The frequent changes to United’s starting line-up and substitutions during games have made it difficult for the team to find its rhythm. Against Nottingham Forest, Amorim made four changes to the team that lost to Arsenal, and during the match, he made five substitutions.

Neville criticized Amorim’s approach, saying that repeatedly changing players sends the wrong message to the squad. “When you keep changing players, especially your back three, and then take five players off, it tells the team you don’t trust them,” Neville said on NBC Sports.

He added that consistent lineups are key to building a system that works. “When you constantly juggle players, there’s no consistency or familiarity, and the team can’t develop the patterns or ideas needed to succeed,” Neville explained.

Neville pointed out that in the first half against Nottingham Forest, United weren’t terrible despite conceding early from a corner. He felt the team had some structure but lost it after conceding twice within the first 10 minutes of the second half. In response, Amorim made several substitutions, which Neville believes only made things worse.

“It looked messy at the end,” Neville said. “In the first half, at least there was a shape to the team. But after the changes, it fell apart. If you want stability, you need to pick a lineup and stick with it.”

Neville urged Amorim to take notes from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who has been using two separate lineups for Premier League and Conference League games. This approach, Neville says, sends a clear message to players about their roles and builds trust within the team.

“Maresca is showing consistency,” Neville noted. “He has a clear plan and sticks to it. By doing this, he’s giving the players confidence in the system and showing stability. United need that kind of stability too.”

Neville believes Amorim’s focus should be on picking his best eleven and sticking with them. “Find a lineup you believe in and give them your trust. Substitutions are fine, but don’t keep switching players so often that they lose faith in the system,” Neville said.

Amorim’s task is clear: build a solid, reliable team and stick to a plan. With talented players at his disposal, the potential is there. However, without consistency and stability, United’s struggles could continue.