Treatment of Amorim Is WILD | United's Transfer Deadline Looming | Rio Reacts

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0:20Yes, guys, this is Rio Reacts and I'm here in the new studio. As you must have heard, I'm in Dubai. I've moved there. We've set up a new setting now. we are here we're fixed ready to rock and roll let me know what you think in the comments i've been seeing the comments of the few people even saying you look like you're in a prison cell i weren't i was just in a room yeah getting the place ready getting this set up in here in the background and i know that you can see freddie mercury in the background what do you want to replace that picture i want it in the comments who do you want me to put in there to replace freddie mercury because i think that's got to go i can't have that here right he's actually putting me off right now.

0:57But listen, man, it's the final week now of the transfer window and we are ready to rock and roll. And you know what? I've got to say welcome back to you all. And we're in for the final week of the transfer window, as I've just said. But it's all going off. And especially at my club, Manchester United. And I'm looking at it and I'm thinking, the latest is Rasmus Hojland. they're talking about Napoli there's a loan with a option of a permanent there as well and you look at that and go you know what I think for him what a club to go to Rasmus Heuler must be sitting there Ikele's Nip's thinking the champions of Italy I've got De Bruyne feeding me Scott McTominay joining in the box and creating havoc as well and he's a danger man and might give me some more space there's a few more weapons there Lukaku when he gets back I'll be jostling for position with him.

1:51But I just think it's a, what a situation for him. It's a bit like, it's a bit like Marcus Rashford coming out of Manchester United where things aren't going well to a situation where there's positivity in the camp. Barcelona champions of Spain, Napoli champions of Italy. So I think it's a wonderful move if Rasmus Hoyle can get it. And he could really kickstart himself under a manager who has a clear identity, clear way of playing that he wants players specifically to play. And I think that will do Rasmus Hoyland, the world of good. I think we're hearing Caraccio is holding out for Chelsea. If that move materializes, we'll have to wait and see.

2:31What I would say, I think all the players that are surplus to requirements where Ruben Amarin has said, listen, I don't want you in the squad. You're not going to play. Them guys have to get moves. We're seeing, I think, Sancho has turned down a move reportedly to Roma. Now, there's only one reason for me that that deal doesn't happen. It's got to be financials. Roma can't pay the money that the full amount of money that someone like Jadon Sancho's on say he's on 250 300 grand a week they're offering 150 there's 100 maybe 125 150 000 pound um black hole in that in that deal Jadon Sancho must be saying to Man United you gotta pay that up or at least pay 75 percent of it minimum 50 percent of it up before I think about even leaving and maybe that's the sticking point that's my assumption I don't know but that's what I'm assuming it's happening.

3:17And I can see this being one of the busiest last weeks in a very, very long time. I came across an article, by the way, guys, friend of the channel. It works for The Athletic as well. Always produces some great stuff. Reputable guy, Mr. David Ornstein. And it kind of got me thinking, you know, I mean, he's looking at many situations within the club. He's looking at the goalkeeper situation. And let's talk about the goalkeeping department because I think it's been shaky. It's not beat around the bush. Anana hasn't found consistency yet. His replacement looks shaky from set pieces. Bayanda, I think he's got potential, but I think at the moment he looks quite nervous, especially when the ball is put in under that crossbar.

4:04And at the weekend, there was a mistake for a goal, set pieces. And we just look vulnerable. but I've been there when I came to the club when Fabian Bartes was there but before that Peter Schmeichel was there and you look at that and you go after Peter Schmeichel, Bartes he's a World Cup winner still didn't look comfortable it's a hard role then after that we had Tim Howard, Roy Carroll who else? Thomas Kusak, Ricardo, until we found Edwin. Edwin was hugely experienced, won a load of stuff, and then came in and was wonderful, one of the best keepers my United have ever had. But it shows you it's not an easy position to fill.

4:52I think United have ended negotiations for Sene Lemens, who's a young 23-year-old keeper from Antwerp.

5:03But he's not experienced. And it says to you, is this more about squad depth and this isn't someone who's going to come in and play immediately? Or do Man United need to go and get someone who can go in and kind of steady the ship in that position? Or are they trusting who they've got, Bayon Deir and Inanna, to fight after the number one? But Inanna's going to be heading off to the AFCON in the winter, which is going to make it difficult again. But I don't know, man. It's going to have to be sorted out in the future because at the moment, there is uncertainty in the back line. And as a defender, I know that uncertainty behind me creates panic.

5:39and if you're going to be successful, you're going to be consistent. You can't have that. I think moving forward through the team and you look through the midfield and David Ornstein mentioned, it's like a midfield floor. But the real floor in this squad and I think it's the one that's holding us back more than anything and we saw it in a draw against Fulham. Despite going ahead, you look at it, we just couldn't control the game. we didn't have that Paul Scholes authority or Michael Carrick authority or even a Roy Keane authority and I know they're great players and that's like again we're looking back a bit right man we got loads still to come right on this pod but we'll be back shortly after this

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7:31The way we're using Bruno is that he's best. I think he can play there, but is that getting the best out of Bruno in that deep position? And I think, especially when you've got a Kobi Mainu sitting there, I think he could be a controller. But what I would say is that I think this manager's looked at it. He's gone and bought two or three players up front who've got more legs and more dynamic, run behind, and can be transitional players. and with Bruno on the pitch, he can pass the ball from anywhere, 50, 60 yards. He's further away, which makes it more difficult. But if anyone can do it, Bruno can do that.

8:06But is he going to be as efficient? Is he going to be as often from deeper areas to impact the game? That's going to be the problem. And I think the manager's got a decision to make. Does he want more of an influence from Bruno higher up the pitch or from deeper areas? from higher up the pitch I think you get more opportunities at goal provided by Bruno from deeper you're still going to be effective you're still going to get ins over the top through teams but I don't think as often and that's the conundrum I think this manager's got that he's got to fight he's got to work out but I think when you look at the you play Bruno and Casemiro in there what's the thing that's lacking and I think it's physicality in terms of not physicality from a Casemiro because I think he can handle himself.

8:56Not a problem. That's part of his game. But legs. Legs to get around when you're a two in there and the pitch gets spread open and it becomes a bit transitional as it does in some games. At some point, it's going to happen. Can Man United be as dynamic around the pitch in that area to nullify the opposition? And again, I go back to what we said on the live the other day and the comments from Silva, the comments from Iwobi, we knew they were going to play two in that midfield and we knew we could play in behind them and get in and around them and turn it into a positive for us. And that would be a concern for me.

9:32And unless Man United's team are very condensed and compact, those gaps will appear. And that would be a worry. But right now, listen, I look at it right now, there's no guarantee that Man United are going to go and get a player who's got the legs, like a Balava, for instance, who's been talked about by everybody as being that player. They can't get him, Brighton won't sell. So what does the manager do? I'm interested to see in the next three or four games who he puts in there and how the team play with that too. Because it's an important part of the pitch. I've always said it, it's always very, very important.

10:10And I think we've had two games, by the way. The first game, lost a game to Arsenal, but a positive reaction from the fan base. Go to Fulham, felt a little bit like last season. had a good spell in the game then it fizzled out and we kind of looked like we had we run out of ideas and let the other team back in it dropped points the criticism then I've seen so many fans hammering out he's not the guy when two games before they were saying you know what we're going to give him time we're going to have a little bit see how we get through give him time to build his team and to work things out you can't just change the weather like that man people are changing their opinions like they're changing their boxer shorts it's too quick I'm seeing after two games now Bruno's missed a penalty alright people are saying Bruno get rid get rid you can't change that quick give time for the team to breathe and to grow into it this season now listen we're talking 10 games in or we're talking around Christmas you can start having your opinions like that but right now man you've got to take a little go you know what two games in let's just not happy let's breathe big deep breaths guys let them play man but it's difficult I know the passion sits in the fans want more the fans want to be positive I know that and it's hard when your team's not winning but I don't know we've got to just wait man and I mentioned Belayba before I think we've pulled away from that now Brighton aren't they're not going to sell they're being firm they're not going to budge and they're demanding a similar fee for Casado, which is£115 million.

11:52Huge fee. Do Man United have the money? Has Man United got the kitty for that? I don't think they have got the money for that. You look at that and you go, what's the other targets that maybe are admired from other clubs? Warton. Are they going to sell after selling Eze now? I don't think that's going to happen. I think Heumund, the one from Sporting, he had him at Sporting. I think he's got a good profile as well. but I don't think he's being actively pursued at the moment. He's mainly been popping up as often as I thought he might have if you can't get the first two or three targets. And I think that area of the pitch, I think, if it's not ironed out as to who your best two or three are, I think it's a cause for concern.

12:40And so I'm going to be really looking at that area of the pitch in the coming weeks to see if the manager finds the two that he prefers and he's going to go with and to make this team tick because it's vitally important. But what I would say as well, just on that, the managers had four signings, by the way. They had two windows. Dorgo in the first window in January, brings him in. Athletic player, typical kind of Amarim player. And he's had three forwards come in. So you need time, man. You need time to adapt. And I think that's the big thing. They're not managers and teams and players nowadays.

13:15They're not afforded that time. And I think it's really important we get behind this team. And I think a lot of the business that's going to be done this week is going to be outgoing for Manchester United. And that one focus has to be getting the players that are out of sorts at the football club. The manager's named them. He's got to get them out to free up space and budget. And also to make sure the ambience and the environment stays right because players that don't want to be there, players that know that their surfacing requirements aren't, I don't think, good bodies to have around the place.

13:48Whether they're good people or not, they're going to want to be playing. They're not going to be happy. There's going to be sulks here and there. And it's not a nice feeling to have in the camp. So I look at that and I think Man United, their recruitment team, obviously we talk about them bringing players in, but they've got to work a good way to get these players out and get them out of the way so that they don't become a problem or divisive within the camp. so there we have it guys that's Rio Reacts and I look at that and think you know what actually before we go man Kobi Mainu David Ornstein was saying that Kobi Mainu is open to leaving which is I don't want to hear that so Kobi if you're watching if you're hearing if people are next to him please don't let me hear that please man I need you to say at the club be patient please I I know it's difficult.

14:40It's easy for me to say, but I want to see you here. If we were sitting here going, do you know what? After his exploits with England, we'd be sitting here going, Kobe Maynard can't get in the May United team and they're thinking about selling him and he wants to go. I wouldn't have been able to, you couldn't have bet me any money that that'd be happening right now. This soon after his exploits of England and how good he was and how much we were waxing lyrical about him. but I don't know you've got to look at things like the contract he's going to end it in the last two years of his contract I think it's something that David Ornstein said we need to keep an eye and I agree I think we need to keep an eye on that and again it's going to be determined by the player as well and his advisors is he going to want to sit there and be patient or is he saying I've been patient I've waited long enough get me out of here but we're going to have to wait and see you guys Anthony Jadon Sancho Malasia Ganacho Rasmus Hoiland I hope for your sake I think you I hope you get out you get the club that you desire you get a situation that suits you and you go on and you do your thing because I think it'll be great for all parties for them but also for Manchester United most importantly so listen it's going to be a very busy few days good luck that's where we stand right now guys a lot of questions a lot of concerns but hopefully by next week we will have some answers guys And listen, man, what do you guys think?

16:06That's important. Get in the comments. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments below what you think, and we can kind of react and get back to you, all right? Before we go, guys, we asked members of Rio's group chat, our Instagram broadcast channel, what must Manchester United 100 % do before the transfer window closes? Now, listen, here's what you guys had to say. Did I agree? I'll read a couple out. Listen, Did I agree or did not agree? Do you agree or not? Do you agree or not that Man United must do this? George Crodon, sign a new goalkeeper.

16:46I think there's bigger priorities elsewhere, so I'll go no. Don Baba, we need a holding six that can play alongside Bruno. The goal versus Fulham was because we lack a strong holding six. I don't know if it was I don't know if that goal was just about holding six I think Luke Shaw could have come across to defend the runner into the box who's Emile Smith Rowe Bruno could have tracked the runner who was Emile Smith Rowe Dallow give the ball away doing a turn on the edge of the box not knowing what's coming behind him I think there's a lot more factors than just the number six in that goal um macaulay g sel sancho garnacho anthony malasia by keeper and a midfielder definitely i'd definitely go and buy a midfielder with more legs i think i'll stick on the keeper in a minute i'll be honest i'd wait raj lions play koby mainu you must have been watching the shows the live shows everything the last couple of shows i've done i want koby mainu in the team by hook or by crook.

17:53At least get some minutes. At least come on in the game and impact it. That's what I want. Dino Gavin, sign Adam Wharton and David De Gea. Now, I wouldn't be against that. I wouldn't have sold David De Gea. I would never have let him go, simply. Personally. I don't know why he was ever allowed to leave the building. Whoever allowed David De Gea to leave the building should have been made redundant and would not work in the game again. That's what I honestly think. You can't be winning golden gloves at your football club being the best player on the team. Player of the year, probably three or four times out of six or seven years.

18:27And then go, listen, see you later when you're coming into your best years. I'd sign Adam Warton in a heartbeat. Love him as a footballer. Don't think we'll get him.

18:42Ashley T, loan some sixes because the current ones won't cut it.

18:50Hmm. I think the way the team play at times, the way they allow ourselves to be opened up and the team to be stretched, allows other teams to exploit our lack of dynamic midfielders. If you look at the first 10 minutes of the game, the first 15, 20 minutes of the game, they didn't catch us on any breaks. They didn't open us up. They didn't hit us with any transitions. Why is that? Because we're on the front foot, the team's compact and we're winning balls high and early. Now, you can't do that all game. But if you even take a step back as a team, but you remain compact and the distances between the back line and the front line doesn't grow, you're still compact no matter where you are on the pitch.

19:33The problem is, is that the distance, as the game goes on sometimes, the game goes on, lack of concentration, or is it physicality? The distance between the forward and the back line, which might have been 30, 40 meters at one point when you were flying, you were doing well and you were compact, then become 60 metres, then you look open. Then you look like teams can run through you because there's big spaces. If we sort that out, I don't think the deficiencies are as visible as some of the weaker traits in our midfield players. Get me into the tactics session at United in Carrington, eh? Stay tuned for more Rio Reacts and whatever we've got coming down the line.

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