Amorim

EPL: Amorim questions two Man Utd players about leaking starting XIs

EPL: Amorim questions two Man Utd players about leaking starting XIs

Manchester United have opened an investigation into which player is leaking team news information. The day before their 2-1 win at Manchester City, a leaked team sheet showed both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho would be left out of the team. It was confirmed 24 hours after Ruben Amorim’s official team sheet was released. Now, according to The Sun, Amorim has questioned Garnacho and Amad Diallo as to whether they are responsible. However, club sources insist Garnacho’s omission was not related to suggestions that his brother had been responsible for leaking teams. Speaking after the game at The Etihad, Amorim…
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‘Amorim Willing To Meet Rashford Drift Head On’

‘Amorim Willing To Meet Rashford Drift Head On’

As the new head coach of Manchester United, days don’t get much better than this. When you drop two of the most high-profile members of your squad, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho – not just from the team, but the entire travelling party – Ruben Amorim would have known scrutiny would come. Two minutes from time at Manchester City, it seemed Amorim was in for an awkward post-match debrief. But one of the players who has responded best to his arrival turned Amorim and United’s evening on its head. Amad Diallo won the penalty that allowed Bruno Fernandes to equalise.…
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Amorim Enjoys ‘Special’ First Man Utd Win Despite ‘Anxiety’

Amorim Enjoys ‘Special’ First Man Utd Win Despite ‘Anxiety’

New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim celebrated victory on his Old Trafford debut thanks to a thrilling 3-2 Europa League triumph against Bodo/Glimt - but admitted to a sense of anxiety as his players try to understand his demands. The scream of relief the 39-year-old let out as Rasmus Hojlund scored the first of his two goals to level the contest at half-time underlined the strain Amorim is under. The Portuguese has moved clubs - a third of the way through the season - with a determination to implement a wing-back formation, that United have no recent history of using. And…
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Amorim finally arrives in Manchester, set for showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy

Amorim finally arrives in Manchester, set for showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy

Ruben Amorim has arrived in Manchester, United Kingdom ahead of his official unveiling as the new head coach of Manchester United. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday. Romano uploaded an image of a private jet and wrote on X: “Rúben Amorim and his staff have landed in Manchester, ready for the new chapter at Man United. Amorim will hold showdown talks with former United striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was installed as interim manager. Van Nistelrooy took charge of four fixtures across all competitions, losing no single game. However, the Dutchman’s future at Old Trafford…
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I’ll tell you like it is – Amorim set for Man Utd showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy

I’ll tell you like it is – Amorim set for Man Utd showdown talks with Van Nistelrooy

Incoming Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, is set for showdown talks for interim boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy. Amorim is expected to finally resume as Erik ten Hag’s successor on November 11. Van Nistelrooy was put in temporary charge of the Red Devils and went unbeaten in the four games. Amorim has now praised his work during his time amid speculation if Van Nistelrooy will be kept on in any role under the former Sporting manager. “A legend of the club. He did a great job,” Amorim said. “I have to talk with him tomorrow. Then I will explain everything.…
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Man Utd Players Will ‘Step Up’ For Amorim – Onana

Man Utd Players Will ‘Step Up’ For Amorim – Onana

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana says the club’s players will “step up” and have no issue adapting to new manager Ruben Amorim’s tactics. United appointed the Sporting boss as their new manager last week, with Amorim set to start his new role on 11 November. Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has used the 4-2-3-1 formation favoured by Erik ten Hag during his two matches in charge. Amorim, who has predominantly used a 3-4-3 formation during his managerial career, masterminded a 4-1 victory against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. “I did watch the game yesterday, it was a great victory…
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Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim

Champions League: You won’t face me with Man Utd – Guardiola mocks Amorim

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Ruben Amorim will only face him as Manchester United boss in the Premier League and FA Cup. Guardiola was speaking to the media after a 4-1 defeat to Amorim’s Sporting in the Champions League on Tuesday night. It was the 39-year-old’s last home fixture in charge of the Portuguese club, as he is set to resume as the new United head coach on November 11. Amorim will however be taking charge of a team that is struggling in the league and Europa League. Guardiola was quick to rub it in after suffering a…
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Sporting Confirm Man Utd Interest In Amorim

Sporting Confirm Man Utd Interest In Amorim

Manchester United are interested in appointing Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as their new manager and are willing to pay his 10m euros (£8.3m) release clause, the Portuguese club say. The Red Devils need a new manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday. “Manchester United have expressed their interest in recruiting coach Ruben Amorim and have said they are ready to pay the 10 million euro release clause,” Sporting said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange on Tuesday. Amorim, 39, is a highly regarded coach who has won two Portuguese league titles with Sporting – including their first in 19…
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