Amorim will succeed Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed last Monday following a 2-1 loss to West Ham. In the interim, Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken charge, leading United to a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in his first Premier League match on Sunday.
Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but Chelsea equalized shortly after through Moises Caicedo. Amid these transitions, *Mirror Football* examines the latest news from Old Trafford.
**Roy Keane’s Critique**
Former United captain Roy Keane was unimpressed by United’s display against Chelsea, describing it as “boring” and emphasizing the considerable challenge awaiting Amorim.
“He should’ve signed a longer contract,” Keane remarked on *Sky Sports*. “This team has a long way to go. A new manager might bring some improvement, but this is an average United team, and the stats back it up.
We keep saying it, but you never know what you’ll get from them. Yes, they could win, but they could just as easily lose. Even watching them, I hate to say it, but this United team is almost a bit boring. There’s no conviction in their chances.”
**Van Nistelrooy’s Appeal**
Van Nistelrooy has expressed his hope to stay on at Old Trafford once Amorim officially begins on November 11. The final structure of Amorim’s coaching team remains undecided, and Van Nistelrooy is eager to be part of it.
Speaking to *Premier League Productions*, he shared his aspirations: “Before joining United, I was considering management opportunities, but when United reached out, it was too good to pass up. I put those ambitions on hold to help out here. I want to stay on and continue in this role. Right now, that’s my main focus.”
**Martinez’s Narrow Escape**
Lisandro Martinez found himself in hot water after a late foul on Cole Palmer, which led to a yellow card. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was visibly upset, arguing that Martinez deserved a red card instead.
Although a VAR review upheld the yellow, Maresca contended that Martinez’s intent was solely to take down Palmer, not play the ball. “They showed me before the press conference,” he said, discussing the challenge.
“I think it’s clear for all of us. The referee made his decision, but for me, when there’s no attempt to go for the ball and just the player, it’s a red.”
