Ruben Amorim is set to become Manchester United New Head Coach

Manchester United have announced Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as the new head coach this Friday, following Ten Hag’s Monday exit. Last Sunday, the team’s 2-1 loss to West Ham was the final nail in Ten Hag’s coffin. The former coach was out of work Monday morning after surviving the summer thanks to his FA Cup final win.

Amorim is set to take over from interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy on November 11. With the football sphere abuzz over his new appointment and Betway fans are eager to bet on the new results that will follow. Meanwhile, let’s have a look at the Sporting boss’s coaching record and what his tenure could mean for Man United.

A Mid-Season Compromise

Although the appointment didn’t come as a surprise, rumors of United courting the Sporting boss have been rife for weeks among betway fans and bettors; Amorim had wanted to finish the season with his Lisbon team. The Portuguese football prodigy says he accepted the job when told it was “now or never,” confirming his plans to move to Old Trafford this November. Until his arrival, van Nistelrooy will oversee the upcoming Europa and Premier League fixtures.

A Spotless Sporting Record

Amorim, 39, is one of the most exciting and promising young talents in European football, with impressive careers both on and off the field. Before his recent appointment, West Ham, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Liverpool had all considered the former midfielder for their vacant manager roles. Amorim played over 100 games for Belenenses before rising through the ranks at Benfica.

In his first season as Sporting coach, the Portuguese manager led the team to their first league title in 19 years, replicating the results the following season. His first match following Manchester United appointment saw him land Sporting a 5-1 win against Estrela and a perfect 10-game start to the season.           

Tactical Changes

Amorim’s midfielder style has been described as “astute and technically talented.” As a coach, the Portuguese has shown an affinity for possession-centric formations with a swift and effective play-out from the back. Rumors have it that Liverpool passed him over for their manager position over his insistence on the 3-4-3 formation and distinct coaching philosophy.  

Being the Manchester United boss is a heavy job. Whether or not Amorim’s success with his coaching style translates from Lisbon to Old Trafford will become evident with time.

But it’s not just technical expertise the coach brings. Experts, friends, officials, and sources close to him hail Amorim as warm, beloved, and sociable. He has a rapport with his players, who have been missing from Old Trafford in recent years. Even as he mentors his defensive back three and builds his flexible attacks, it’ll be his ability to inspire the Red Devils that’ll secure his tenure.

Wrapping Up – What Next for Manchester United?

If history is to be believed, hiring a new coach doesn’t always “fix” a team. Amorim’s track record in Lisbon is beyond impressive, but whether or not he has the same success at Old Trafford will be up to him, the players, and the gods of football. That said, most of the signs point to an exciting appointment with intriguing implications for the Red Devils.

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