'Formidable' - former Manchester United coach explains why Ruben Amorim can be a success

Former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen is backing Ruben Amorim to make his mark at Old Trafford, insisting he has the tactical ability to succeed.

Amorim was appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor on November 1, signing a deal until the summer of 2027, and he will take charge for the very first time against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon.

The 39-year-old, who United have described as 'one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football', has brought a feeling of fresh energy to Old Trafford, hitting all of the right notes in his first interview last week.

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Keen to give United a fresh identity as quickly as possible, the Portuguese chief will be dreaming of bringing the good times back to M16. And for former United coach Meulensteen, who worked alongside Sir Alex Ferguson, he has the ability to deliver the goods.

"I think Ruben Amorim has demonstrated a strong tactical acumen and an ability to develop young talent, which is crucial for a club like Man United," Meulensteen told Betway.

"I think he has a clear vision of how he wants his team to play, as we have seen with Sporting Lisbon, emphasising on a high-energy style and positional play.

"He is brilliant in winning trophies already even though he is only 39 and as he has shown at Sporting, he knows how to instil a winning mentality and that is vital for a club of United's stature. He did well in the Portuguese league and obviously the Champions League."

Eager to give United a new identity, Meulentseen believes Amorim proved during his time at Sporting