Ruben Amorim has officially started work as Manchester United’s new head coach with lots of changes have been seen in his training sessions.
From positional alterations to personnel changes, the Portuguese will certainly have United playing in a brand-new way, as he alluded to during his first interaction with club media.
And as The Sun have now revealed, the majority of United’s stars have been blown away by the 39-year-old’s confidence and charm and have even dubbed him, Mourinho 2.0.
That was also seen in the social media posts uploaded by various players after the Portuguese’s first training session at Carrington.
Mourinho 2.0
Amorim is a huge fan of the former United boss and even spent a week in Manchester during his internship. And the Fenerbahce manager was among the first to congratulate the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss.
And just like the self-titled Special One, Amorim has also not been shy when it comes to delivering statements and his self-belief has impressed United’s stars.
“He told them that top managers have not replicated Sir Alex’s success because they have lived in his shadow, rather than getting their team to play with his spirit,” a source told the publication.
“Even before Monday’s first session, the players have been very impressed. Then, after the sessions, they are blown away by his energy, approach and confidence.
“There’s definite Mourinho vibes in the way he speaks and his self belief – but the style is his own. The players think he’s very approachable and that he will understand them. Some of them are calling him Mourinho 2.0.”
Amorim has clearly outlined that he expects the players to play as one unit, something that was always missing under Erik ten Hag. And that visible during the recovery runs in training.
Squad impressed with Amorim
He feels the squad is talented but they all need to pull in one direction. Many famous names have tried but failed with Amorim, being only 39, had created a bond with the players who feel comfortable with him at the helm.
And that might hand him the edge when it comes to finally taking back the club to the top.
“He told the ones he’s seen so far that the talent in the squad is unbelievable – but they need to start playing as a team. One thing the players are going to have to learn fast is that it is imperative they stick to his system and principles.
“He gets how they live, how they want to work and how to get the best out of them. Because he’s only 39, he gets their fashion, their music and their feelings about the modern game.”
These players have let down previous managers as well. Hopefully, Amorim can buck that trend starting from Sunday when his United team take on Ipswich Town.
Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
