A useful activity for Amorim and his staff will be to watch and analyse Manchester United’s recent matches under Ruud van Nistelrooy.
When they do, they will spot a familiar sight, former Sporting star Manuel Ugarte playing a key role in Manchester United’s midfield. He has been one of the big winners of Van Nistelrooy’s spell in interim charge.
Manuel Ugarte talked up
Manuel Ugarte has begun to hit form for Manchester United, a familiar sight for Amorim, and one Erik ten Hag never really got to see.
Ugarte put in a defensive masterclass against Leicester, and his partnership with Casemiro is looking strong at present, giving United a platform from which to build.
Former star Owen Hargreaves cited Ugarte’s form as key to Bruno Fernandes’ recent return to form, speaking to Rio Ferdinand’s podcast.
He said: “He’ll get you the ball eight times. So that’s eight times gonna get Bruno, another look. You get Bruno eight extra looks in a game. What’s gonna happen? Ball gonna end up in the back of the net.”
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