The moment is optimal to switch Man Utd's tactical setup - Amorim declares.
Head coach Ruben Amorim argues that altering Manchester United's tactical system due to media scrutiny would have meant "his demise" for him.
Initially against Newcastle, Amorim moved away from his customary three-at-the-back formation with wing-backs and instead use an traditional back four shielded by two holding midfielders.
By his own admission this ultimately transformed into a six-man defensive block in the closing phase as his squad clung on for a win - securing only their second clean sheet of the season.
Despite he once memorably remarked that not even the highest authority could compel him to adjust his approach, Amorim asserts the ability to utilize different setups has consistently been part of his long-term vision.
Yet, he emphasizes he could only alter the tactics when his team were doing sufficiently well - or else it would look as if he was bowing to outside noise.
"At the time I arrived here the previous campaign, I realized maybe I lacked the squad to excel in that formation, but it was the start of a process," he commented.
"The goal was to build an identity. Currently is a distinct time. We are missing a lot of players, and we must be flexible, so they understand the reason we are switching things up.
"It is not because of the demands of the media, or the faithful.
"Whenever you talk about altering the system constantly, I can't make a change because the squad will believe I'm changing because of external voices and I feel that is the downfall for the coach.
"Only when we are performing strongly in our preferred setup, that is the moment to adapt.
"We are going to grow into a stronger squad because when all the players are back, we are not planning to use a back three exclusively."
Injury Issues Loom Large
Having just two wins in eight games prior to defeating Newcastle, it is arguable whether Amorim is right to claim his team have been playing well.
He is, though, managing with a injury-ravaged squad, with seven senior stars already ruled out for the forthcoming home game against struggling Wolves.
That figure will increase if midfielder Mason Mount is unable to recover the knock that led to his exit from the Newcastle game at half-time.
Skipper Bruno Fernandes is a key name who will be absent for the Wolves clash, even though he is reportedly urging his manager to let him to make a comeback after his muscle injury.
"Fernandes is already saying he needs to train," said Amorim. "But there is no chance he is going to play against Wolves. Definitely not. You can write that."
The Captain's Leadership Is Unwavering
However, the 31-year-old will probably still be heavily involved, as whereas most unavailable players watch matches from a private box, Fernandes was seen keeping a close eye on the pre-match routines from the entrance of the tunnel before the Newcastle game.
Amorim is sure his leader to continue providing input.
"He is a leader," he affirmed. "He cannot be that guy that when he is not playing, he's not talking and offering advice. He's always vocal. That is the reason he's the captain.
"There are negative aspects at times - his mannerisms he gesticulates - but he has a multitude of strengths. After he finishes treatment, he goes to observe the other guys practicing. There are a lot of aspects that go unnoticed.
"I don't know if he wants my job or not, but he's a leader. He is a leader."
Return Timeline for Injured Players
While the exact date for the captain's return - and that of other injured stars like Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire - remains unknown, by the end of January, United will see the return of Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo from international duty.