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Sky Sports’ Sam Blitz takes a closer look at how Manchester united may line up under Amorim
A former Benfica and Portugal midfielder, Amorim retired as a player in 2017 and two years later took up his first managerial job at Braga.
The Portuguese then joined Sporting in March 2020, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after young coaches, twice guiding the club to the Primeira Liga title.
Amorim has also won the Taca da Liga – the Portuguese League Cup – on three occasions, twice with Sporting and once with Braga.
Explaining Man Utd’s thinking in appointing Amorim
Sky Sports News’ Melissa Reddy:
When Sporting parted with €10m (£8.4m) to recruit a head coach without a UEFA Pro Licence and with only three months of top-flight experience on his CV from Braga in 2020, it was termed “absolute insanity”.
The scathing reaction from the club’s fans and analysts in Portugal are still stored on message boards – the internet, after all, never forgets – and paints a sharp contrast to the sentiment now.
Back then, Sporting’s hierarchy were ridiculed for sanctioning such a big spend on an unknown quantity. “Another great deal by the board, €10m for unlicensed manager,” one sarcastic comment read.
This week, as Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag and turned at the speed of light to Amorim, that same figure was a lightning rod for Sporting’s decision-makers: how dare they set the fee so low for the biggest clubs in world football to steal their special one?
The 39-year-old will be priceless to United if he delivers what they are convinced he has the ability to: a transformation of tactical identity, personality and proper football enjoyment.
Read Melissa Reddy’s Ruben Amorim analysis
Why Sporting coach Amorim could be right for Man Utd
Sky Sports’ Adam Bate:
It has long been inevitable that Ruben Amorim would take one of Europe’s biggest jobs. Winning the title with Sporting in 2021 at the age of 36 all but guaranteed that. Repeating the feat last season only underlined his ability as a coach.
Sporting recognised that this was a special talent very early, famously paying a huge release clause after his spectacular start at Braga. They bet on his tactical mind, his fierce commitment as a player, but more than anything on the power of his personality.
In conversation with a series of Portuguese coaches, some of whom have pitted their wits against Amorim in his native country, we will explore his rise, what it is that makes him so impressive as a coach, and, crucially, whether this can be translated into his next job.
Read Adam Bate’s Ruben Amorim analysis
Amorim’s first games: A fast start and then decisive moments?
Sky Sports’ Peter Smith:
When Ruben Amorim arrives at Carrington on November 11 to begin work as Man Utd boss, the hope will be the team has momentum and confidence from their Premier League home game with Leicester the day before.
Certainly, the Portuguese will want to hit the ground running in terms of performances and results to get off on the right foot – who can forget Erik ten Hag’s start, when a 2-1 loss at home to Brighton was followed by a 4-0 humbling at Brentford?
For Amorim, his first fixtures against Ipswich (a), Bodo/Glimt (h) and Everton (h) offer the opportunity to start positively.
But there are big tests and crucial moments arriving soon after Amorim settles in. Arsenal away on December 4 will be an early indicator of where his new side are at. A week and a half later it is the Manchester derby at the Etihad. It doesn’t get much trickier than this.
That game away to Man City is then followed by a midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham. Erik ten Hag delivered two trophies in two seasons. This will be the chance for Amorim – a three-time league cup winner in Portugal – to swiftly take United into a semi-final.
Those early games could set the tone for what is to come in the remainder of the season – a fast start feels crucial.
Ten Hag signed 70 per cent of Man Utd squad
Sky Sports’ Adam Smith:
Nearly three-quarters of the current Manchester United squad comprises players signed by Erik ten Hag.
Amorim inherits a side with 19 of the 27-player squad either signed or promoted into the first team by the Dutchman.
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Ten Hag splashed £616.8m on signings during his time at Old Trafford – only Chelsea outspent the club during that period.
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Nearly half of that money was spent on players Ten Hag had managed previously.
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Sunday 3rd November 4:00pm
Kick off 4:30pm
Man Utd’s next six fixturesNovember 3: Chelsea (h) 4.30pm, Premier League – live on Sky SportsNovember 7: PAOK (h) 8pm, Europa LeagueNovember 10: Leicester (h) 2pm, Premier League— Ruben Amorim begins work as Man Utd bossNovember 24: Ipswich (a) 4.30pm, Premier League – live on Sky SportsNovember 28: Bodo/Glimt (h) 8pm, Europa LeagueDecember 1: Everton (h), 1.30pm, Premier LeagueDecember 4: Arsenal (a), 8.15pm, Premier LeagueDecember 7: Nottingham Forest (h), 5.30pm, Premier League – live on Sky SportsDecember 12: Viktroria Plzen (a), 5.45pm, Europa LeagueDecember 15: Man City (a), 4.30pm, Premier League – live on Sky SportsDecember 17: Tottenham (a), 7.45pm, Carabao Cup – live on Sky Sports
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