Ruben Amorim already has 'new nickname' from Man United stars as first impression clear

Ruben Amorim has quickly made an impression at Manchester United - earning the moniker 'Mourinho 2.0' from players in just 10 days. Taking the reins on November 11, Amorim wasted no time in shaping the team to his vision, informing Ruud van Nistelrooy that his services were no longer required.

The 39-year-old, accompanied by his coaching team from Sporting Lisbon, is instilling his philosophy and a 3-4-3 formation ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich on Sunday. Work permit delays meant he only started hands-on training on Monday, with academy players filling in for absent first-teamers, amid the international break.

However, his methods are already resonating, as a source revealed to The Sun: "Even before Monday's first session, the players have been very impressed.

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"Then, after the sessions, they are blown away by his energy, approach and confidence."

The source added, "There's definite [Jose] Mourinho vibes in the way he speaks and his self-belief, but the style is his own. The players think he's very approachable and that he will understand them. Some of them are calling him Mourinho 2.0."

Amorim, whose achievements at Sporting have placed him among Europe's top young managerial talents, acknowledges similarities with Jose Mourinho, who made his English football debut at 41 taking the reins at Chelsea, after a successful time at Porto. Like Mourinho, Amorim has clinched two league titles and has been celebrated for his tactical nous, as per reports from The Mirror.

However, he has often deflected the 'Mourinho' comparison to his assistant, saying: "My number two is Carlos Fernandes, he's been