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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has made five recommendations to his old club to help Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has warned that the club needs to make significant changes to their squad this summer to avoid being dragged into a Premier League relegation battle next season.
United have endured a disappointing season under manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November. They are currently 13th in the Premier League table, only 12 points above the relegation zone.
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What Scholes said about Man Utd
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Scholes believes that United need to sign at least five new players in key positions to improve the team's spine.
The former midfielder believes that his old club need to sign a new goalkeeper, two centre-backs, a central midfielder and a striker, as the current squad lacks quality and experience in key areas.
"There are a few things that are concerning. There's a lot of stuff he (Amorim) needs to do, we all know that, especially in transfer windows, but I don't see a core of players," Scholes told The Overlap Fan Debate via The Mirror.
"When you look at teams, you look right down the spine of a team. Liverpool : great goalkeeper, great centre half, forwards, midfielders, whatever. I don't think United have any of that in any position.
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"I think a new goalkeeper is needed, possibly two centre halves, two centre midfield players, and two centre forwards. Alright, I'll go for one centre midfielders and one centre forward, but with a bit of stature, a bit of quality, and really create a spine.
"When you've got that spine right, then you can add bits to it. That spine, that core, is so important.”
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Is Amorim losing the dressing room? Man Utd players' concerns
Manchester United players are reportedly questioning manager Ruben Amorim's tactics and his ability to turn the club's fortunes around.
Amorim has admitted that the Red Devils are not playing well enough at the moment and that he is looking to strengthen the squad in the summer.
However, Scholes is concerned that the struggles could lead to United being involved in a relegation battle next season.
“If they don't get that right this summer, this might sound ridiculous, but the form since this manager is in, they could be looking at relegation,” continued Scholes. “I’m telling you, it's been so bad."
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What next for Man Utd?
Amorim’s men have a crucial match at 14th-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with both teams desperate for a win.
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