Now is right to switch Manchester United's system - Amorim states.
Boss Ruben Amorim contends that changing Manchester United's tactical system due to public scrutiny would have been "his demise" for him.
In a first against Newcastle, Amorim ditched his customary three-at-the-back formation with wide defenders and instead field an traditional four-man defense shielded by two central midfielders.
By his own admission this at times functioned as a back six in the final phase as his side dug in for a crucial result - securing only their second shutout of the campaign.
Although he once notably stated that not even the highest authority could force him to tweak his approach, Amorim asserts the option to experiment with different formations has always been part of his strategy.
Yet, he emphasizes he could only implement the change when his team were performing at an acceptable level - lest it would seem as if he was giving in to outside noise.
"When I arrived here the previous campaign, I understood maybe I didn't possess the personnel to play well in that formation, but it was the beginning of a process," he stated.
"We were trying to build an identity. Today is a separate moment. We are missing a full complement of players, and we have to adjust, so they see the reason we are switching things up.
"It is not because of the influence of the media, or the fans.
"Whenever you talk about changing the system constantly, I can't make a change because the players will believe I'm changing because of external voices and I feel that is the downfall for the manager.
"Once we are playing well in our system, that is the right time to change.
"This will help us develop into a better squad because when all the personnel return, we are not planning to employ a back three exclusively."
Availability Challenges Persist
Having only two victories in their last eight outings prior to defeating Newcastle, it is arguable whether Amorim is accurate to state his side have been in good form.
He is, though, managing with a injury-ravaged roster, with seven senior stars already ruled out for the forthcoming fixture against struggling Wolves.
That figure will increase if playmaker Mason Mount fails to shake off the knock that forced his exit from the Newcastle game at the interval.
Captain Bruno Fernandes is among those who will be absent for the Wolves match, despite the fact he is understood to be pushing his manager to allow him to return following his hamstring problem.
"Fernandes is already telling me he has to train," revealed Amorim. "However there is absolutely no possibility he is going to feature against Wolves. Definitely not. That's definitive."
Fernandes' Role Remains
Nevertheless, the Portuguese star will probably continue to be deeply engaged, as while most injured players view matches from the stands, Fernandes was seen monitoring the warm-ups from the mouth of the player's tunnel before the Newcastle game.
Amorim anticipates his leader to carry on providing insight.
"The guy is a leader," he declared. "He must not be that guy that when he is not playing, he's silent and speaking. He's always speaking. That is the reason he's the skipper.
"There are flaws at times - his mannerisms he gesticulates - but he has a multitude of good things. After he recovers, he heads to watch the other guys practicing. There are a many aspects that go unnoticed.
"I don't know if he desires my job or not, but he's a leader. He is a leader."
Return Timeline for Injured Players
While the precise date for the captain's comeback - and that of other unavailable stars like Kobbie Mainoo, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire - remains unclear, by the end of January, the club will see the return of Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo from continental duty.