Manchester United's reliance on Bruno Fernandes was dramatically exposed in the Europa League final against Tottenham, where his lackluster performance and critical mistakes led to defeat. Amorim's 3-4-3 formation lacked creativity, and Fernandes's error directly contributed to a goal, affirming how crucial he is for United's success. This match echoed previous encounters where Fernandes's absence had a severe impact, showcasing his importance to the team dynamics and performance in high-stakes games.
"Cumbersome, toothless and lacking flair: this has been Amorim's 3-4-3 formation since he took over in early November, and was Fernandes on Wednesday night."
"A simple law of United is if Fernandes is not a factor then Amorim's men seriously struggle. His ineffectiveness was the prime reason why the sides' three previous clashes this season ended in victory for Postecoglou's men."
"When Postecoglou posited there were a couple of key players we have to shut down one was obviously the Portuguese."
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