Ruben Amorim is likely to be in charge when Manchester United face Chelsea this weekend, according to Record.
The Portuguese publication report that the 39-year-old could travel to the UK today to be officially announced as the Red Devils’ next head coach.
INEOS and the board have moved swiftly to appoint Amorim and supporters on X are delighted with the club’s decisiveness:
Ineos moving fast
— Ree (@Drsyuhas) October 29, 2024
Good weekend
— promise Akpan (@promiseAkp84236) October 29, 2024
Thatβs Massive
— Nero Majors βοΈ (@NeroMajors) October 29, 2024
New manager bounce season babyyyy
— Jay (@JustCantona) October 29, 2024
Chelsea ainβt winningπ
— π °οΈ (@utd_abz05) October 29, 2024
Chelsea ππ be ready for the new manager bounce
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That's a great deal of work from INEOS
— Amorim Era (@AmorimErra) October 29, 2024
Chelsea will hear from us
— ΓFEEZ (@malacyafeez) October 29, 2024
But before that we get to see Ruud for one game
— Shabaan (@Shabaansik02) October 29, 2024
Van Nistelrooy will be in charge for the Leicester match
Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in the dugout as United face Leicester City in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.
Many anticipated that the Dutchman would have the chance to prove his credentials on the sidelines and state his case for being made manager on a permanent basis. However, the club have already made up their mind on who they want.
What should United fans expect from Amorim?
The Portuguese coach tends to play three at the back, which will be a big change from Erik ten Hag, who was very much wedded to the four-man backline.
Amorim’s teams also press high and play with a lot of energy, which is not something we have seen often under ten Hag either. We shall have to wait and see whether he can have an immediate impact if he takes charge against Chelsea.
Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
