Ruben Amorim prepares for first game as United boss
It will be all change for Manchester United this weekend
Their match against Ipswich will see a new face in the dugout as Rúben Amorim takes charge for the first time.
The deal to bring Amorim from Sporting Lisbon was finalised on 1 November, but the Portuguese club requested he remain until the international break before moving.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had been serving as interim manager following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal, has also departed. The former United striker was not included in Amorim’s plans for his backroom staff.
Amorim's first challenge will be this trip to Ipswich Town. He's expected to introduce his favoured 3-4-3 formation, marking a significant shift from the four-man defence United played under Ten Hag.
However, preparations for the match has been disrupted. Many United players have been away on international duty and might only return two days before the game.
United fans will hope Amorim’s Premier League debut echoes his explosive start in Portugal’s top flight when his Braga side stormed to a 7-1 victory over Belenenses in January 2020.
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A preview of the match against Ipswich Town
Funnily enough, the new era for United starts against Kieran McKenna, who was part of Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's coaching staff at Carrington. Due to the international break,
That's why Amorim's main task is to be defensively strong. They need not to concede and everything else will follow. United fans see fragments of the previously mentioned 3-4-3 vision, but it won't be complete, and that's ok. The 39-year-old wants to see somecharacter that he can build into an identity.
It's certainly an important game for Rasmus Højlund. With only one league goal all season, the Danish forward knows he needs to impress.
Check out this TikTok video showing clips of the new manager's first training session
@manutd First session under Ruben! 💪🔥 #MUFC #ManUtd #RubenAmorim #Amorim #PremierLeague ♬ original sound - Manchester United
