Ruben Amorim backed to ‘win three trophies this season’ at Man Utd as ex-Red Devils star expects ‘immediate impact’ at Old Trafford

United announced their signing of Amorim from Sporting CP earlier this month after they sacked coach Erik ten Hag following a poor start to the season that saw the Red Devils win only four games from their 14 clashes. Former United star Sheringham has now backed the former Portugal international to take the 20-time Premier League champions back to the top of the sport.

• WHAT SHERINGHAM SAID

  Speaking to FlashScore, Sheringham said: “Ruben Amorim can make an immediate impact at Manchester United with a style of play that is on the front foot, taking the game to the opposition. You cannot be sitting back at Old Trafford and hoping to hit people on the break, that is just not what the club has been over the past 50 or 60 years, the Busby Babes into Fergie’s era.

  “We’re playing for Manchester United. Let the opposition worry about you and we’ll see what happens from there. Obviously, you have to do your due diligence on opposing teams. But without a doubt, he’s got to take the game to the opposition.”

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Speaking further, Sheringham added: “That is a key factor and if he does that, you’ll see the players motivated and playing for the badge again. I think you’ve got to see a massive improvement and you’ve got to see an understanding of what he wants to do on the pitch and it will be very evident very early on if he has sparked something, if he has brought enthusiasm.

  “If the players start playing at 100% then you could see him landing a new contract very quickly. Amorim could end up winning three trophies this season and doing well will give him the credibility to push for his own signings in the summer.”

  WHAT NEXT FOR AMORIM?

  The Portuguese manager has joined the club officially on Monday, and will be on the sideline for his debut when Manchester United take on Ipswich Town on November 24.