Sure, by now you’ve probably noticed that the headline of this story comes from the iconic lyrics and the song made by one Liverpool-based legend (John Lennon, ‘Imagine’). However, that’s the most apropriate way to start Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United spell, as the man himself used almost similar phrase to describe his vision.In his first press conference as the Red Devils’ coach, the 39-year-old said he is “the right man” for the club, but also asked for time to implement his ideas. 🚨 – WATCH!Ruben Amorim’s first FULL press conference.[🎥 – @_Utdbaki] pic.twitter.com/dYNfF4cWOZ— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) November 22, 2024 The Portuguese coach believes he can turn the club’s fortunes around.”I’m a little bit of a dreamer and I believe in myself and I believe in the club,” he said on Friday, ahead of the Ipswich tie scheduled for Sunday (7.30 pm).”I think we have the same idea, the same mindset and that can help. I truly believe in the players, I know you don’t believe a lot but I do. I want to try new things. You guys don’t think it’s possible, I do.”Call me naive, but I believe I am the right guy at the right time. I truly believe I am the right guy.”Amorim: ‘Manchester United is the engine of Premier League’The Portuguese, who has joined United after four years at Sporting, insisted he will bring change in order for the club to challenge for the Premier League title again.He added: “I know at Manchester United we have to win games. We need a lot of time because it’s a tough league, and we have to improve a lot to win the title.”We have to change the physical aspect of the team. I don’t know how long it will take.”When asked about his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation and whether he’ll implement the same philosophy at Manchester United, Amorim replied: “We will adapt some players because this team was built for a different system. The principles are the same. On Sunday, you will see the list of players, and maybe think not a lot of change, but you will see it in the positioning or the way they feel the ball.”🔴📲 Rúben Amorim: “José Mourinho sent me a message. He said Man United is a big club, with lovely people. It still is”.“That is correct”. pic.twitter.com/XPO0Y7YuE3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 22, 2024 Amorim also revealed Jose Mourinho texted him to congratulate him on the new job, and said that Man Utd is still a big club with lovely people working for it.”First thing, not just on me but all the Portuguese coaches, he showed we can be the best in the world, from a small country. But I am different from Mourinho. He was the European champion, and I am not. Football these days is different, and I think I am the right person for this moment,” concluded he.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 12Saturday15:30: (6.25) Leicester (4.40) Chelsea (1.57)18:00: (1.37) Arsenal (5.10) Nott.Forest (10.0)18:00: (1.63) Aston Villa (3.80) Crystal Palace (5.70)18:00: (2.40) Bournemouth (3.60) Brighton (3.00)18:00: (2.45) Everton (3.50) Brentford (3.05)18:00: (1.65) Fulham (3.70) Wolverhampton (5.60)20:30: (1.55) Man.City (4.20) Tottenham (5.90)Sunday17:00: (9.50) Southampton (5.90) Liverpool (1.28)19:30: (5.40) Ipswich (3.80) Man.Utd. (1.65)Monday22:00: (1.52) Newcastle (4.20) West Ham (6.25)***odds are subject to change***
