Ruben Amorim prepares to take charge of Manchester United for the first time as a new era begins at Old Trafford.
The highly-rated Portuguese coach – United’s sixth permanent appointment since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 – has left reigning Primeira Liga champions Sporting Lisbon after four years in charge, more earlier this month, to take on one of the most important and high-pressure jobs in the world. football, which became vacant after the sacking of the still-under-pressure Erik ten Hag in October after another dismal start to the season under his leadership.
Former Braga coach and Benfica midfielder Amorim officially arrived in Manchester last week and was able to attend his first training session at Carrington on Monday after a slight delay before his visa was approved.
Excitement is now building ahead of their opening match at the helm, which sees United travel to face struggling Ipswich at Portman Road in front of the Sky cameras on Sunday afternoon (16:30 GMT kick-off).
But before that, United fans will have the opportunity to hear their new manager’s plans and ambitions for the future as he takes questions from the press for the first time ahead of this weekend in Suffolk , which will see United attempt to halt an alarming run that has seen them. slip to 13th place in the Premier League table.
When is Ruben Amorim’s first press conference at Manchester United?
Amorim will address the media for the first time as United boss at their Carrington training ground on Friday November 22, 2024.
What time is Ruben Amorim’s first press conference at Manchester United?
Amorim’s opening media call is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. GMT.
How to watch Ruben Amorim’s first Manchester United press conference
TV channel: The club will broadcast the opening part of the press conference live on its in-house television channel, MUTV.
Live broadcast: Fans can also watch it live online via the United app and on the club’s official website.
Live blog: You can also follow what United’s new head coach has to say on Friday via Standard sport blog dedicated to the live press conference.