Is Amorim 'not embracing' Man Utd history and how long can he survive?

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In the first part of our Q&A with BBC Sport's Manchester United reporter Simon Stone, we take a look at Ruben Amorim's philosophy and future.

Joey asked: How does Amorim view his 3-4-3 system aligning with United's history of counter-attacking football, deployed primarily in 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 formations? It seems that his philosophy does not embrace the club's own philosophy and history.

Simon answered: That is one for chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox to answer. Manchester United employed Amorim knowing what his preferred style of play was and knowing he would not change.

There are many ways of looking at the merits of Amorim's system but I don't think it is fair to accuse him of not embracing the club's culture by using it.

I don't know for certain, but it is pretty safe to assume if United had gone to him and said "we want you to be our manager but you need to completely change what you believe has made you successful", he would probably have said "no thanks".

James asked: Would any other manager survive in the Premier League, never mind at United, if they openly stated they have one way of playing and then had the loss record of Amorim?

Simon answered: I suspect even Amorim must know he is fortunate to still have a job.

However, it has to be remember how out on a limb United went to get him. They sacked Dan Ashworth because they did not like the options he put forward, which included Thomas Frank and Marco Silva. Then they rejected his request to join from Sporting in the summer. There is an element of 'you have made your bed' about United's present situation.

The three years Sir Jim Ratcliffe is talking about is a stretch - as is the end of the season, as sources told me in the wake of the Brentford defeat - if results do not improve significantly. But I think Amorim is safe for a bit of time. He does need to get better results, though.

Come back later on Friday for part two of Simon's Q&A, which focuses on United's academy.