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Borthwick pointed to his side's loose ball-handling and contact skills as a reason why, but the constant flux in the backroom team - something Borthwick would have been desperate to avoid - cannot be helpful.

Will Amorim want to keep a relic of the Ten Hag regime, albeit a United legend, or will he maintain his usual tight-knit group of backroom staff?

The only confirmed member of his backroom staff to date is Anthony Barry as assistant boss.

In his new role, Tuchel will be able to set aside backroom politicking and focus on an area where he is outstanding and proven.

Reyes has criticized IID officials for doing “backroom deals” and “leaving the community out.”