Ruben Amorim Makes Brutal Decision Ahead Ipswich Clash

Manchester United are back in action this weekend after what has been a hectic fortnight.

The Red Devils will be under the control of their third boss as they take on Ipswich at Portman Road. Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim will lead United for the first time since arriving from Sporting Lisbon.

Ahead of that, he has been hard at work on the Carrington training pitches, getting his players up to speed with his style. And he should have a full complement of players following the international break.

Amorim is expected to give an update on everything during his first official press conference on Friday. Before that, take a look at the latest news from the red half of Manchester:

Amorim makes squad call
New Red Devils Ruben Amorim has already decided the players that won’t fit into his style of play. The Portuguese coach has been working with a small group at Carrington over the past week.

He has apparently been left surprised by the lack of speed and intensity in training, while he also believes the squad is too big. As a result, he believes that his new side needs some streamlining.

According to The Sun, he already knows the players that do not fit into his 3-4-3 system. Despite that, coaching staff and analysts are drilling players and getting them to watch demonstrations of Amorim’s set-up to get them up to speed before his managerial debut.

Neville slams Rashford and Casemiro
Gary Neville has taken aim at Marcus Rashford and Casemiro for “unprofessional” trips to the US during the international break. “They [Casemiro and Marcus Rashford ] have chosen that international break,” said Neville on the Stick To Football podcast from Sky Bet.

“If you’re talking about the minor details in being as professional as you can be and as prepared you can be for a training session on a Monday night, that isn’t the best choice of venue.

“I’m not that wound up about Rashford and Casemiro going over to the United States, but what I’m asking is, if you’ve got a four-day break, Portland is a 12-hour flight and an eight-hour time difference, your jet-lag is bad, and you feel a bit [rough].

“I’m asking the question based on professionalism – you’re playing badly, the team are losing, you’re 13th in the league, and there’s a new manager coming in – would you choose that trip as a break to recharge your batteries? That’s not a recharging trip. It’s not right that.”

Amorim’s first target revealed
Manchester United are reportedly looking to re-sign Angel Gomes as part of a recruitment drive under Ruben Amorim. The club are aware that funds are set to be limited in January, which opens up the opportunity for a shrewd move for Gomes.

The midfielder initially left Old Trafford for Lille in 2020, signing a five-year deal. That contract expires next summer, meaning Gomes can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.

Amorim has already given his approval to a move. Asked about a move back to Old Trafford last month, Gomes said: “There’ll always be that sentimental soft spot, so of course it’d be difficult to say no.”