Rúben Amorim, the incoming manager of Manchester United, has suggested that if his current team, Sporting, manages to defeat Manchester City in the Champions League, supporters might start to view him as the "new Sir Alex Ferguson." He acknowledged that such a victory could set "difficult" expectations for his tenure at Old Trafford. Amorim's upcoming match against City at the Estádio José Alvalade will be his final home game as head coach of Sporting before he officially takes over at Manchester United the following week. The 39-year-old is set to begin his reign as Erik ten Hag's successor with a match against Ipswich on November 24. He will also face Manchester City in his first derby on December 15 at the Etihad Stadium.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is once again at the forefront of Manchester United, nearly two decades after he concluded his five-year tenure as a player. Although he has traded in his iconic red jersey for a managerial tunic and long coat, the atmosphere at Old Trafford feels familiar as fans chant his name with enthusiasm. “Ruuuuuuuud” echoed through the stadium as he emerged from the tunnel to oversee his first match, where he guided United to a crucial 5-2 victory over Leicester in the Carabao Cup. This win set a positive tone, but with Chelsea set to visit on Sunday and a crucial Europa League match against Paok just days later, van Nistelrooy is aware that this is no leisurely role. Despite his celebrated status among fans, which has endured even after a contentious departure in 2006, he understands the challenges that lie ahead as he aims to impress the new management before potentially stepping back or leaving the club.

**Football Daily | Amorim's Potential Move to United Faces a Hurdle: He Hasn't Expressed Interest Yet** Rúben Amorim, the Sporting manager, is generating buzz as a potential candidate for the Manchester United job. He ticks all the boxes: relatively unknown outside Portugal? Check. Success in a league that doesn't attract much attention from English fans? Check. A knack for developing young talent and selling them for a profit? Check. A reputation for playing attractive, attacking football? Check. As discussions about Amorim's prospective appointment heat up, it's hard not to notice the stark contrast between him and the Dutch manager he would replace—aside from Amorim's full head of thick, dark hair. However, there's one significant snag in this potential transition: Amorim has yet to indicate that he actually wants the job. As the speculation continues, fans and pundits alike are left wondering if Amorim will take the leap to Old Trafford.