Ruben Amorim admits ‘100% risk’ he will take to get Man Utd back to the top

Manchester United’s new manager Ruben Amorim has been sworn into the Old Trafford hotseat and will take charge of his first match against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday

If points were handed out for confidence and self-belief, then Ruben Amorim would be leading Manchester United to the top of the table in rapid time.

In one press conference lasting less than 25 minutes, Amorim exuded more charisma than Erik ten Hag managed in two-and-a-half miserable years. But what Amorim has to do now is get more wins and trophies than his predecessor managed.

But unlike Ten Hag, the impressive Portuguese appears to have a plan and vision in place to succeed. Resurrecting the fallen giants of English football is no mean feat. But Amorim believes he is the right man to do it.

There were no bold declarations about winning the title, just a calm and considered explanation of what he must do if he is to turn United into a major force again. The 39-year-old is the sixth permanent United boss since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

That was also the last time United were crowned champions of England. United have not even come close to contending for the title ever since, let alone win it. And this is despite them trying every profile of manager in a bid to be successful again.