Amorim has tended to favour a back-three structure with Sporting and, throughout his time in charge, his side has played a possession-based game. During their deep build-up play, Amorim wants his three centre-backs to break the first line through the centre of the pitch as often as possible.The higher of the three centre-backs is then operating between the two pivots, and in doing so can create a numerical overload in central areas to help beat an opposition high press. This means the players in Amorim’s back line can remain focused on breaking lines into central teammates, and means they only use the wing-backs during deeper build-up when absolutely necessary.Higher up the pitch, Amorim likes his teams to attack with a fluid front three who rotate to find space between the lines. For the most part, the wing-backs hold the width, with the two wide forwards then moving inside, whether the team is in or out of possession.Out of possession, Amorim’s Sporting is one of the most intense teams in Portugal. When pressing high up the pitch, the front three narrow to prioritise protecting the central spaces. Just like when his team is in possession, Amorim’s first thought is to occupy central areas.