Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he will not hesitate to show a ruthless side if his Manchester United players fail to meet his high expectations. Known for his tactical acumen and strong man-management skills, the 39-year-old Portuguese coach is prepared to make tough decisions in order to turn the team’s fortunes around. As he takes over the reins at United, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League after just four wins from 11 matches, Amorim understands the magnitude of the challenge ahead. He is determined to lift the club back into European qualification contention and reassert its dominance.
“I can be ruthless when I have to be,” Amorim warned. “If you think I will be the nicest guy you have ever seen, I’ll be a different person when it’s time to focus on the job. I’m not someone who tries to show I’m the boss, but the players will feel the change in the smallest details.” Amorim emphasized that while he can present a friendly face, there will be no tolerance for complacency. “When it’s time to work, I will be a different person, and the players will understand that,” he added.
Despite his no-nonsense approach, Amorim is also known for his innovative style of football. He has made it clear that he is willing to take risks in order to transform the team’s tactics and playing style. However, Amorim acknowledges that the tight schedule of domestic and European competitions will make it difficult to implement sweeping changes. With United playing two matches a week, he will have little time to conduct detailed training sessions. Instead, Amorim plans to focus on the fundamentals in training and adapt during matchdays.
“It’s so much harder to come to a team in the middle of the season,” he said. “You don’t have the luxury of national team breaks to work with players. You’re learning about the team while playing games, which can be a challenge. If you’re winning, that’s great lots of games provide opportunities to make changes tactically. But if you’re losing, there’s very little time to fix everything you want to work on.”
Amorim believes that the key to improving a team lies in training. “The most important aspect is training. You can tell players to recover quickly and react well, but without the right exercises, it’s hard to improve during recovery training or video sessions alone,” he explained. Amorim is committed to finding ways to work around the hectic schedule and continue developing the team despite the time constraints.
In his new role, Amorim faces the pressure of managing a club that has not won the league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. Ferguson remains Manchester United’s most successful manager, having led the team to 13 league titles. Amorim is acutely aware of the weight of this legacy but is also determined to forge his own path. “It’s difficult to replicate someone else’s success, so I have to be myself,” he said. “I’m not the right person to talk about the history of the club; that’s something the club itself should focus on. My job is to concentrate on the players and make them understand the history of Manchester United focusing not on recent times, but on the overall tradition of the club.”
Although Amorim will not attempt to follow in Ferguson’s footsteps directly, he is resolute in his belief that Manchester United must win. “This is a club that needs to win it has to win,” he stressed. “My approach may be different, but I will be demanding. I will have my own way of doing things, but the focus is clear: we need results. This is a time for the club to win again, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.”
As Amorim prepares to lead Manchester United through a challenging season, he will need to balance the demands of the club’s history with the need for immediate improvement. The next few months will be crucial as he aims to establish his philosophy and bring success back to Old Trafford.
