Erik ten Hag’s spell at Old Trafford was full of intrigue, and it was only logical that his departure would raise dust as well. However, given that the season is in full swing, Man United’s management had to act fast, bringing Ruben Amorim from Sporting Lisbon to replace the Dutchman.Amorim‘s arrival in question, new details emergedAnd while most people believe in the Portuguese, his working methods, motivation, and the essential energy he could bring to the struggling giant to wake up the players, there are still those who had some other names in mind. One of them is Man United legend, former midfielder, and one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s favourite players – Paul Scholes.”I agree on Ruben Amorim – it [the hype] feels a bit like Erik ten Hag [when he joined Manchester United],” he said on The Overlap Fan Debate, admitting that he doesn’t know much about the 39-year-old strategist and his managerial style.Paul Scholes wants Man United to delay hiring Ruben Amorim for a few wks.”It’s a little bit like Ten Hag. In England, we don’t watch a lot of Portuguese football, so we don’t know too much. Three at the back and possession based. It could be exciting.”pic.twitter.com/rIsG8tZdLj— Kyama (@ElijahKyama_) October 30, 2024 “I know he’s meant to sign in the coming days and hours, but Sporting play Manchester City next week, and Arsenal in the next three or four weeks – it might be a chance to give him a public interview, and see how he handles the media, see how his team plays. In England, we don’t watch a lot of Portuguese football, so we don’t know too much. We see them a bit in European football, and all the things we hear about him are good – exciting football, three at the back and possession based – something United don’t really do. If he comes in to do that, it could be exciting,” stated Scholes.Sporting confirm: United paid Amorim‘s clauseNevertheless, the former England international revealed who had been an adequate candidate to replace Ten Hag in his opinion.”I think Thomas Tuchel was the right one to coach Manchester United, but obviously he’s gone now with England. He’s someone that can manage an elite football club and win big games. He’s been there and done it,” Scholes declared.EFL CUP – ROUND 4TuesdaySouthampton – Stoke 3-2 (2-1)/Harwood-Bellis 19, Armstrong 35 pen, Bree 88 – Phillips 45, Cannon 54/Brentford – Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 on pen (1-1)/Schade 11 – Gassama 57/Wednesday 22.30: (3.40) Brighton (3.50) Liverpool (2.10)22.45: (1.83) Aston Villa (3.50) Crystal Palace (4.50)22.45: (1.30) Man.Utd. (5.80) Leicester (9.00)22.45: (2.65) Newcastle (3.60) Chelsea (2.70)22.45: (9.00) Preston (5.80) Arsenal (1.30)23.15: (2.70) Tottenham (3.45) Man.City (2.55)***odds are subject to change***
