Manchester United Fans Need to Be Patient with Ruben as Manager, Says Former Player

Amorim's managerial debut at the start of the 2018/19 season with Casa Pia marked the beginning of a style that he would continue to refine in the years to come. Despite a rocky start with two consecutive losses, Amorim made a bold promise to resign if he lost the third match. However, Casa Pia responded with a resounding 4-0 victory, sparking a remarkable turnaround. The team went on to win 14 out of the next 19 games under Amorim's guidance before his resignation in January. This early success laid the foundation for Amorim's future success as a manager.

Bruno Simao played under Amorim for those six short months in 2018/19, but even that period highlighted certain characteristics and qualities that are sure to stand the 39-year-old in good stead at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is a 'perfectionist'

“He’s a perfectionist," Bruno Simao exclusively tells FourFourTwo. "Nobody plays with fear or uncertainty, wondering whether they’re doing this or that right. His communication in every training session is so clear it leaves no room for doubt.

"He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds – he knows how to motivate them, when to push, when to ease off. He maintains very close contact with his players – that connection is what’s helped him win over every squad he’s coached.

“I’ve never been part of a team that played such beautiful football as the one he built at Casa Pia. The way we played was extraordinary. He creates a strong bond, a brotherhood-like connection. Players are willing to work for him because they know he’d give everything for them, he goes above and beyond to protect his players."

As Simao highlights, there will certainly be teething problems that fans and players alike will have to deal with. A tactical style will take time to implement, while the Portuguese boss doesn't have the personnel he would prefer at Old Trafford with him, either.

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“This season will be very complicated," Simao says. "Ruben is good, but he’s not a miracle-maker. You couldn’t expect him to just take over and fix everything overnight. Fans need to be patient. He doesn’t yet have the right players for his system.

“Manchester United haven’t been heading in the right direction for a few years, but we’re talking about one of the greatest clubs in the world. I’m certain that during his spell there, Ruben will leave his mark and make history at that club. He will be successful, I’m absolutely sure of it.”