Ruben Amorim: Manchester United hires head coach from Sporting Lisbon following the dismissal of Erik Ten Hag, set to start on November 11.

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In the wake of Manchester City’s disappointing defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his concerns regarding the club’s mounting injury woes. The loss has left City fans anxious, as the team grapples with a series of key player absences that could jeopardise their title ambitions.

Meanwhile, across town, Manchester United have made a significant managerial change, appointing Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. The Portuguese tactician is set to leave Sporting Lisbon on November 11, once he has fulfilled his commitments to the Portuguese club. Amorim has signed a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027.

United acted swiftly following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday, a decision prompted by a disheartening 2-1 defeat to West Ham. The Red Devils currently find themselves in a precarious 14th position in the Premier League, having secured just three victories from their opening nine matches. This lacklustre start comes despite the club’s hefty investment of over £500 million in new signings during Ten Hag’s tenure, many of which have proven to be less than successful.

In the interim, former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy took the reins, leading the team to a resounding 5-2 victory over Leicester City in the League Cup. This match marked United’s first outing since Ten Hag’s departure, providing a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered club.

Ruben Amorim, at just 39 years of age, has been a sought-after figure in the Premier League, having been linked with a move to Liverpool during the summer before Arne Slot was appointed on Merseyside. Since taking charge at Sporting in 2020, Amorim has enjoyed considerable success, clinching two league titles, including the club’s first in 19 years during his inaugural full season, as well as three League Cups.

Currently, Sporting Lisbon sits three points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga, boasting a perfect record with nine wins from nine matches. The team has been in formidable form, scoring an impressive 30 goals while conceding just two throughout the campaign.

As a player, Amorim had a distinguished career, primarily as a midfielder with Belenenses and Benfica, where he won ten major titles and earned 14 caps for the Portuguese national team. His managerial journey began in 2018 with a brief stint at Casa Pia, but it was his rapid ascent at Braga that caught the attention of Sporting, leading to what was then the third-most expensive managerial transfer in history.

As both Manchester clubs navigate their respective challenges, the coming weeks promise to be pivotal in shaping their seasons.