Manchester United’s Sporting Chief Issues Two Word Update on Club’s Next Coach

Manchester United’s Sporting Chief Issues Two Word Update on Club’s Next Coach

  • INEOS sporting chief Sir Dave Brailsford offered an update on the club's pursuit of Sporting coach Ruben Amorim
  • Manchester United are eyeing the young coach to replace Erik ten Hag, who was fired on Monday, October 28
  • Ruud van Nistelrooy has coached his first game as an interim coach and will be in the position until Amorim is confirmed

Manchester United are in the process of hiring a new coach after firing Erik ten Hag on Monday, October 28.

Moments after Ten Hag was dismissed, reports in England indicated that they had identified Ruben Amorim as the replacement.

INEOS head of sport, Sir Dave Brailsford, delivered a two-word update on the club's progress in hiring Amorim.

Manchester United have identified Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's replacements
Manchester United are aiming to hire Ruben Amorim as quickly as possible. Photos by Carlos Rodrigues and Justin Setterfield.
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On Wednesday, Ruud van Nistelrooy oversaw the team's dominant 5-2 win over Leicester City, the first game without Erik ten Hag.

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Brailsford was in attendance to watch the Red Devils book their spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Ruben Amorim update

Brailsford posed for selfies and chatted with fans on his way to the stadium.

In a video shared on social media, Brailsford can be heard saying "yeah done". Those close to the interaction claimed he was responding to a question about Amorim, per Manchester Evening News.

It is not clear if Amorim will be coach before Man United take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Van Nistelrooy declined to comment on Amorim.

"For now the focus is on Chelsea on Sunday and I do not really look any further."

Man United are looking to get their season back on track after a poor start where they have registered four wins all campaign. They have not won in Europe and sit 14th in the Premier League.

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Van Nistelrooy on Erik ten Hag

The legendary striker returned to Man United as part of Ten Hag's backroom staff in the summer.

The Dutchman thanked ten Hag for giving him the opportunity at Man United, adding that he is sad he has left the role.

He said he was happy to lead the club as a caretaker coach for the club he loves.

Man United draw Tottenham

YEN.com.gh also reported that Man United will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Spurs beat an injury-ravaged Manchester City 2-1 to keep their hopes of silverware this season alive.

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