As Manchester United intensifies its search for a new manager, Diogo Dalot has emerged as the first player to publicly share his thoughts on Ruben Amorim, the current head coach of Sporting CP, who has been heavily linked with succeeding Erik ten Hag. United officially announced the departure of Ten Hag on Monday after his two-year spell at the club, which saw fluctuating results. Shortly after United’s Carabao Cup victory over Leicester City, Dalot spoke with Sky Sports regarding the rumors surrounding Amorim’s potential move to Old Trafford. Although Dalot acknowledged the Portuguese coach’s capabilities, he opted to stay neutral…
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Paul Scholes has suggested that Manchester United should consider Zinedine Zidane as a strong alternative to Ruben Amorim in their pursuit of a new permanent manager, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag on Monday. Currently, the football operations at Old Trafford are being overseen by Ineos, which has taken an active role in guiding the search for a permanent head coach. Former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped in as the interim manager, although it remains unclear whether he would be interested in taking on the role permanently. Reports indicate that Manchester United has already reached a preliminary…
Rúben Amorim has acknowledged that his potential move to Manchester United remains uncertain. Sporting CP revealed on Tuesday that the English club intends to activate the Portuguese manager’s €10 million release clause, a move prompted by the anticipated departure of Erik ten Hag from Old Trafford. Despite Ten Hag signing a contract extension as recently as July, his tenure has been overshadowed by a series of disappointing performances, resulting in Manchester United experiencing one of their lowest points in Premier League history. On Monday, United confirmed that Ten Hag had been relieved of his duties, with the team languishing in…
Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy offered insight into the atmosphere at Manchester United following Erik ten Hag’s recent departure, noting that players were given “some space” to process the managerial change ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Leicester City at Old Trafford. The transition followed United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham United, a game marked by controversial referee decisions that seemed to highlight Ten Hag’s struggles in his final days as manager. Ten Hag’s dismissal was announced on Monday morning, less than a day after the challenging loss in London. United’s leadership had been growing concerned over a string…
Rúben Amorim’s potential arrival at Manchester United has sparked intrigue, particularly regarding how his high-intensity, aggressive 3-4-3 formation might reshape the team. Known for utilizing a high defensive line and dynamic wing-backs, Amorim’s tactical style could play to the strengths of certain players, while challenging others to elevate their game. One player likely to benefit from Amorim’s system is Lény Yoro, the £52 million summer signing from Lille. Yoro’s speed and quick defensive recovery make him well-suited to the demands of Amorim’s high defensive line, a core feature of the manager’s style. Under this approach, Yoro may find himself forming…
Manchester United is reportedly on the verge of appointing Ruben Amorim as their new manager, after parting ways with Erik ten Hag due to a series of disappointing results. This hiring would represent the first permanent managerial selection under United’s new owners, INEOS, who have already faced backlash for their management approach since taking control of the club. The decision to remove ten Hag followed a tough start to the season, with United languishing in the lower regions of the Premier League table. This poor performance was especially troubling after United’s eighth-place finish last season—the club’s lowest league position since…
As Ruben Amorim prepares to step into the role of Manchester United’s new head coach, speculation is already swirling around potential transfers from his current team, Sporting CP, to Old Trafford. Amorim, expected to follow Erik ten Hag and interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, will help lead United into a fresh phase under new INEOS ownership. Recruitment strategy will be overseen by CEO Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth, with Amorim contributing his expertise as head coach to identify and attract key players in a collaborative approach to rebuilding the squad. While Amorim won’t have full control over transfers,…
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined Manchester United’s coaching staff as Erik ten Hag’s assistant over the summer, has already earned the respect of the players and is known for his keen awareness of the level of commitment and performance required to succeed at Old Trafford. Although Van Nistelrooy’s head coaching experience is limited, his understanding of United’s standards has impressed many within the club. However, recent reports from the Netherlands suggest that Van Nistelrooy might hesitate to take on the managerial role on a permanent basis out of respect for his friendship with Ten Hag. He is reportedly concerned that…
Paul Scholes recently voiced strong criticism of Manchester United’s latest poor performance, calling the team “uncoached” after a demoralizing 3-0 loss to Tottenham. Scholes, speaking on SuperSport, expressed disappointment in the team’s tactics and questioned the wisdom of United’s decision to sign Matthijs de Ligt. This defeat only adds to United’s woes in a challenging 2024/25 season, with the match’s outcome driving them down to 12th place in the Premier League standings. The match began disastrously for United, with Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson netting a goal just three minutes in, sparking excitement among the away fans. Matters grew worse in the…
Manchester United is reportedly in discussions with Marco Silva about potentially stepping into the manager’s role, following the club’s recent decision to part ways with Erik ten Hag. Despite United’s ongoing pursuit of Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP, the recent loss to West Ham at the London Stadium marked a turning point, ultimately leading to Ten Hag’s dismissal. The decision came swiftly, with the club confirming the departure just a day later. In an official statement, Manchester United expressed gratitude for Ten Hag’s contributions during his time at the club. “Erik ten Hag has left his position as Manchester United’s…