If United were the worst team in the division tactically under Erik ten Hag, now they are under Amorim; just in a different way, with the illogical dogma of a 3-4-3 formation staffed by players operating out of position.
Amorim did not buy this squad, with the recent exceptions of Patrick Dorgu and the teenager Ayden Heaven but, apart from the loanee Carlos Alcaraz, the only player at Everton bought by Moyes was Seamus Coleman, recruited in 2009.
The club sit 15th in the Premier League - perhaps short-term pain under Amorim will lead to long-term gain, but so far, there is scant evidence it will.
It isn’t quite relegation form, much as the Evertonians enjoyed chanting “going down” when they boasted a 2-0 lead; but over Amorim’s reign, only the three promoted clubs have collected fewer points.
It is not entirely Amorim’s fault his United have looked drained of energy; not when they have so many slow players.
