New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he is the “right man” for the club but will need time to implement his ideas.
The 39-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year deal earlier this month to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked in October.
United are 13th in the Premier League table, seven points above Sunday’s opponents Ipswich Town, who are fourth from bottom.
While Amorim recognises the size of the task facing him at Old Trafford, he believes he can turn the club’s fortunes around.
The Portuguese, who joined United after four years at Sporting, insisted he will bring change in order for the club to challenge for the Premier League title again.
Given his nationality and success in Portugal, Amorim has often been compared to Jose Mourinho, who had spells in the Premier League with United, Chelsea and Tottenham.
The Fenerbahce coach spent two-and-a-half-years at Old Trafford, winning the League Cup and Europa League following his appointment in 2016.
Amorim, though, was keen to play down the comparisons.
“I’m different from Mourinho, I remember that time,” said Amorim, referring to when Mourinho joined Chelsea in 2004 after winning the Champions League with Porto.
“You looked at Mourinho and felt he could win everywhere. It’s not the same thing. He was European champion, I am not.
Amorim is the first managerial hire since Ineos took over the football operations at Old Trafford
