The moment is right to change Man Utd's system - Amorim insists.
Head coach Ruben Amorim argues that altering Man Utd's formation due to public noise would have meant "his demise" for him.
Initially against Newcastle, Amorim abandoned his trademark three-at-the-back setup with wing-backs and opted to field an traditional back four shielded by two holding midfielders.
He himself conceded this ultimately functioned as a back six in the latter stages as his squad held on for a crucial result - securing just their second-ever clean sheet of the season.
While he once famously stated that even the Pope could force him to adjust his approach, Amorim maintains the option to experiment with alternative setups has always been part of his long-term vision.
Nevertheless, he stresses he could solely alter the tactics when his team were faring sufficiently well - lest it would look as if he was succumbing to outside criticism.
"At the time I arrived here the previous campaign, I recognized perhaps I lacked the personnel to play well in that formation, but it was the beginning of a process," he said.
"The goal was to build an philosophy. Now is a separate juncture. We are missing a lot of players, and we need be flexible, so they see why we are changing.
"It is not because of the influence of you guys, or the supporters.
"Whenever the press talk about altering the system repeatedly, I cannot change because the squad will understand I'm changing because of you and I feel that is the downfall for the coach.
"Only when we are getting results in our system, that becomes the moment to change.
"This will help us become a better team because when all the personnel return, we are not planning to employ a back three all the time."
Squad Crisis Persist
Having only two wins in eight games prior to defeating Newcastle, it is arguable whether Amorim is correct to state his team have been playing well.
He is, though, managing with a depleted roster, with seven first-team stars already unavailable for the upcoming fixture against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers.
That number will rise if playmaker Mason Mount is unable to shake off the injury that forced his withdrawal from the Newcastle game at half-time.
Captain Bruno Fernandes is a key name who will be absent for the Wolves clash, despite the fact he is reportedly pressing his manager to let him to return following his hamstring injury.
"Bruno is already insisting he needs to train," said Amorim. "However there is absolutely no possibility he is going to play against Wolves. Definitely not. You can write that."
Fernandes' Influence Endures
Nevertheless, the Portuguese star will likely continue to be heavily involved, as while most injured stars view matches from the stands, Fernandes was seen keeping a close eye on the pre-match routines from the entrance of the player's tunnel before the Newcastle game.
Amorim is sure his leader to continue providing insight.
"The guy is a natural leader," he declared. "He must not be that guy that when he is absent, he's not talking and offering advice. He's always speaking. That's why he's the captain.
"He has flaws sometimes - his mannerisms he gesticulates - but he has a multitude of strengths. Even after he recovers, he heads to observe the other guys training. There are a lot of things that go unnoticed.
"I don't know if he wants my position or not, but he's a leader. The guy is a true captain."
Return Timeline for Injured Personnel
Although the exact timeline for Fernandes' return - and that of other injured stars like Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire - remains unknown, by the end of January, the club will see the return of Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo from continental duty.
