Man United priority, formation hint - 5 things learned from first Ruben Amorim interview

Ruben Amorim has made a number of big Manchester United statements in his first interview since officially arriving as the club's new head coach on Monday, November 11. Having departed Sporting CP last Sunday evening, Amorim has already visited Carrington and met with several players that have remained behind over the international break.

The likes of Mason Mount, Leny Yoro, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw have all been pictured greeting Amorim with the United boss seemingly very keen to begin working. He will have to wait nine days before his first game in charge however, with the Reds travelling to Portman Road for a Premier League clash against Ipswich next Sunday.

Because of the two-week domestic pause, and wait for his visa to be finalised, Amorim may only have a few days to work with his new squad but it is very likely an immediate tactical change will be noticed. A 3-4-3 formation being deployed is very much expected with major dilemmas facing him over who to select out wide and in attack.

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Amorim has now offered some insight into a number of topics including why he joined, his footballing philosophy, immediate priority and much more. With that being said, MEN Sport has rounded up five things learned from his first interview at the Old Trafford helm.

The allure of managing or playing for Manchester United, despite recent difficulties, absolutely still remains with Amorim making it perfectly clear why he joined. "First of all, I think I felt a connection with the club," he told United's official channels. "And when I