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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

‘I can be ruthless’: Ruben Amorim warns United of tough times ahead

Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim warned his players ‘I can be the smiling one, but then when you have a job to do I will be a different person’. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Ruben Amorim has warned his Manchester United players he has a ruthless streak he will not be afraid to use if they fail to meet his demands. The Portuguese has a reputation as an astute man-manager as well as an innovative tactician but it will not all be sweetness and light.

The 39-year-old begins life as head coach at Ipswich on Sunday aware of the task ahead as he tries to turn United around. Amorim arrived with the team 13th in the Premier League after four wins from 11 matches and ­needing to improve results ­if they are to have ambitions of European qualification for next season.

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