Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in English football and has won most Premier League titles (20). Sir Alex Fergusen is their most decorated manager with 2 Champions League titles, 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, and 1 European Cup Winners' Cup. He retired from the post in 2013 and since then the side tested eight different managers in 10 years. Sadly, no manager could reach Ferguson’s level but rather contributed to Man United’s ‘downfall’. Recent departed manager is Erik ten Hag who possibly would be replaced by Ruben Amorim. Manchester United Sack Erik ten Hag as Manager After Red Devils’ Premier League 2024–25 Defeat to West Ham, Ruud van Nistelrooy Replaces Him on Interim Basis.

Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese international spent most of his club career in the Portuguese top flight as a player and he is currently coaching Sporting Lisbon. Retired from field action in 2017, Amorim joined the Lisbon Football Association in order to earn a coaching license. Starting his career with the third-tier side Cara Pia, Amorim coached multiple clubs till 2019 and joined Sporting Lisbon as head coach. In his second season in charge, Amorim delivered Sporting's first league title in 19 years in 2021 and won the league again in the 2023-24 season. Currently, leading the league, Sporting Lisbon is yet to drop a point in nine matches with a staggering 30-2 (goals scored-conceded) record.

Know Ruben Amorim’s Tactics and Style of Play. Is He suitable for Manchester United?

As a player, Ruben Amorim marshalled the midfield and sometimes shifted to the right-back position. Mostly operating in central midfield, both defensive and offensive Amorim, showcased his control of the ball, passing flair, and also football vision. But as a manager, Ruben impressed more. Having worked with Jose Mourinho at Man United, Ruben Amorim has a great understanding of the game. Ruben Amorim as Next Head Coach of Manchester United! Premier League Club Agrees Principal Terms With Sporting Lisbon Boss, In Talks With Portuguese Team Over Finalisation.

The 39-year-old Portuguese was already linked with Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement and was also on Man City’s radar as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola. Talking about his tactics, he is widely seen as an enthusiast of spectacular, offensive football which will certainly rejuvenate the current lacklustre Man United. Preferring high-intensity press, Amorim's management style will be familiar to several players in the Premier League - United's Manuel Ugarte. He is a phenomenal choice for a club of Manchester United status and fans would be eager to see him at Old Trafford sooner.

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