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Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris identified United’s safety measures. “They went direct,” he said. “Second balls. It’s impossible to stop this idea.”
There was no hint of bitterness in Le Bris, he understood United’s assignment, but this “idea” was nevertheless quite removed from the one Amorim promised fans they would see when he arrived.
Just as Erik ten Hag told David de Gea to kick the ball long for the visit of Liverpool in August 2022 after losing his opening two games in charge, Amorim instructed Senne Lammens, on his debut, not to risk an easy concession by passing possession short.
The 23-year-old hit 33 long passes (defined as 40 metres or more) — more than double the number by a goalkeeper in any other United game this season. In second place, Altay Bayindir went long 16 times against Manchester City. Against Brentford, he did so only eight times.
That figure of 33 by Lammens was also higher than in any Premier League match during the last campaign, the nearest being against Newcastle in April (24) when United lost 4-1.
Lammens was trusted to receive the ball by his team-mates — 26 long passes were in open play, seven from goal-kicks — and often they laid it back to him in a way that invited an immediate clearance. He did hit off his left as well as his stronger right foot. Sesko’s presence up front served to provide a genuine outlet, with Mbeumo and Mount looking for flick-ons.
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