Ruben Amorim set to hold talks with Ruud van Nistelrooy regarding his future

Although Ruud van Nistelrooy has made it appear simple thus far, the Portuguese manager's farewell match for Sporting on Sunday shows that recently hired Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is well aware of the difficulties that lay ahead. Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman, was fired by Manchester United after their season got off to a historically bad start.

Earlier this month, Amorim's appointment was announced by the Premier League club. The 39-year-old Portuguese is scheduled to depart Sporting Lisbon on Monday, with a deal that will last until June 2027. After Sporting's 4-2 comeback win at Braga on Sunday, his last game as coach, Amorim gave his thoughts on taking over at Old Trafford. He said, “I feel ready for the new challenge. I’m not naive, I know it’s going to be very different, very difficult. I’m at peace now, I can focus on my new job and I’m looking forward to starting tomorrow."

Amorim, who is regarded as one of Europe's most talented young managers, will make his Premier League debut on November 24 against promoted Ipswich Town, when he will become United's youngest head coach ever.

“I have to talk with him tomorrow” : Ruben Amorim

Due to a brief but sweet run of unbeaten play under interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, who got three wins and a draw across all competitions since Ten Hag was sacked on October 28, United, who had an awful beginning under ten Hag, currently sit 13th in the league with 15 points from 11 games, four points behind Chelsea in third place.

Ruben Amorim confirmed that he will be having a call with Ruud van Nistelrooy later today. The two might discuss the future of the Dutchman and what role might suit him the best. He said, "A legend of the club. He did a great job. I have to talk with him tomorrow. Then I will explain everything. I am very clear and I will tell you like it is. Let’s wait until tomorrow."