In Photos: Ruben Amorim Warmly Embraces Man United Players in First Meeting

In Photos: Ruben Amorim Warmly Embraces Man United Players in First Meeting

  • Ruben Amorim met some Manchester United players on Tuesday as he started his role as coach
  • The Portuguese was appointed coach about two weeks ago and replaces Erik ten Hag, who was fired on October 28
  • The former Sporting CP boss will be in the dugout for the first time on November 24 when the Red Devils face Ipswich Town

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Ruben Amorim has officially begun his role at Manchester United after his appointment nearly two weeks ago.

On Tuesday, the former Sporting CP boss met with Man United players who are recovering from injury, with most of the squad on international duty or holiday.

Amorim will coach his first game on November 24 after the conclusion of the final international break of the year.

Ruben Amorim will coach his first Manchester Untied game against Ipswich Town
Ruben Amorim will attempt to take Manchester United to the top four. Photos by Manchester United.
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Amorim meets Man United players

According to Manchester Evening News, Amorim arrived at Carrington training complex on Tuesday afternoon and was received by chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.

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The 39-year-old coach warmly embraced Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Toby Collyer.

All these players have been recovering from injury. Mount, Shaw and Yoro are close to returning to action. Amorim also met the club's staff.

He is still waiting for his visa before stepping out to the grass to prepare for the Ipswich Town clash.

He is expected to make an immediate impact. After 11 matches, the club is 13th in the Premier League.

How Man United will play under Amorim

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Amorim briefly explained how Manchester United could play when he takes charge.

He stressed that he wants his team to play "without fear", meaning we will see a much more attacking style at Old Trafford.

Amorim is expected to play a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3 formation, which will be unfamiliar to most of the players.

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Guardiola's message to Amorim

YEN.com.gh also reported that Pep Guardiola praised Ruben Amorim following his appointment, calling him a top-level coach.

Guardiola's Manchester City lost 4-1 to Amorim's Sporting in the Champions League last week.

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