“This is another recruitment mistake by the board. Why would they go for such an inexperienced manager” – According to Manchester United legend Gary Neville, Ruben Amorim appears to be repeating a concerning misstep previously made by Erik ten Hag during his tenure at Manchester United. Amorim’s early decisions have sparked discussion, suggesting he may be falling into similar patterns that hindered Ten Hag’s efforts, raising questions about the future direction of the team.

Ruben Amorim is set to step in as Manchester United’s new manager in the coming weeks, but concerns are rising that he may be repeating a key misstep of his predecessor, Erik ten Hag, at Old Trafford.

United’s management dismissed Ten Hag on Monday after a disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham, which compounded the club’s struggles during this lackluster 2024/25 season.

United’s leadership acted swiftly, securing Sporting CP’s highly-regarded coach Amorim, agreeing to pay the €11m release clause in his contract, according to Sky Sports.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Amorim will officially take charge on November 11, though some worry that he may already be echoing Ten Hag’s missteps during his time as United manager.

Could Ruben Amorim repeat Erik ten Hag’s mistakes at Manchester United? Although Amorim’s appointment has yet to be officially confirmed, reports suggest the Sporting CP manager may be setting himself up for a similar pitfall as his predecessor.

According to TEAMtalk, Amorim has requested that United consider signing Sporting stars Goncalo Inacio, Marcus Edwards, and Pedro Goncalves in 2025.

Such a move could be a misstep, as Ten Hag frequently brought in players he knew from his time in the Netherlands to United, with mixed results—Antony being a notable example of one who struggled to adapt to the Premier League.

If Amorim follows this path, history could repeat itself. However, given that he has yet to even start at Old Trafford, it’s uncertain whether he is already influencing potential transfers.