Now is right to change Man Utd's system - Amorim states.
Boss Ruben Amorim contends that switching Manchester United's formation due to media pressure would have meant "his demise" for him.
Initially against Newcastle United, Amorim moved away from his trademark back three setup with wide defenders and chose to use an traditional back four with two holding midfielders.
Amorim acknowledged this effectively transformed into a back six in the final minutes as his team clung on for a victory - securing only their second shutout of the campaign.
While he once memorably said that even the Pope could force him to adjust his approach, Amorim asserts the option to utilize different formations has always been part of his long-term vision.
However, he emphasizes he could only implement the change when his team were performing well enough - or else it would appear as if he was bowing to outside noise.
"When I came here last season, I realized maybe I lacked the squad to perform effectively in that system, but it was the start of a process," he commented.
"We were trying to build an style. Currently is a distinct juncture. We are missing a full complement of personnel, and we need be flexible, so they see why we are switching things up.
"It is not because of the demands of journalists, or the faithful.
"Whenever the press talk about changing the system constantly, I cannot change because the players will think I'm changing because of you and I feel that is the end for the coach.
"When we are performing strongly in our system, that is the opportunity to change.
"We will grow into a better squad because when our full complement of personnel are back, we are not planning to employ a back three exclusively."
Injury Challenges Loom Large
With only two wins in their last eight outings before defeating Newcastle, it is questionable whether Amorim is correct to claim his team have been in good form.
He is, however, operating with a depleted roster, with seven senior stars already confirmed absent for the forthcoming fixture against struggling Wolves.
That figure will rise if midfielder Mason Mount fails to shake off the knock that forced his withdrawal from the Newcastle game at the interval.
Skipper Bruno Fernandes is among those who will be absent for the Wolves match, despite the fact he is reportedly urging his manager to let him to make a comeback following his muscle injury.
"Bruno is already insisting he needs to train," revealed Amorim. "However there is absolutely no possibility he is going to play against Wolves. Definitely not. You can quote me on that."
Fernandes' Leadership Endures
Nevertheless, the 31-year-old will probably still be deeply engaged, as whereas most unavailable stars watch matches from the stands, Fernandes was spotted monitoring the pre-match routines from the entrance of the tunnel before the Newcastle game.
Amorim expects his captain to continue providing input.
"The guy is a leader," he stated. "He must not be that guy that when he is not playing, he's silent and speaking. He's always speaking. That's why he's the captain.
"There are flaws at times - the way he moves his arms - but he has a lot of good things. After he finishes treatment, he heads to watch the other guys training. There are a many things you don't see.
"I don't know if he desires my job or not, but he's a born leader. The guy is a leader."
Recovery Schedule for Key Players
Although the precise timeline for Fernandes' comeback - and that of fellow unavailable stars like Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire - remains unknown, by the end of January, United will welcome back Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo from international competition.