Ruben Amorim might be under pressure at Manchester United but co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insists he will be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford. It is still less than a year since the Portuguese head coach was appointed and he was backed with over £200 million in the summer transfer window.
"Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years," Ratcliffe told The Business podcast last week. Asked if Amorim is going to get three years, Ratcliffe added: "Yes. That is where I would be. Three years. Because football is not overnight. It's three years. You also look at Arteta at Arsenal. He had a miserable time over the first couple of years."
If that is true, United fans can expect another two years of Amorim at the very least, by which time he will have been backed with further signings. Here is a look at what the line up could look like after three years of Amorim.
1. How Manchester United could line up after three years of Ruben Amorim
How Manchester United could line up after three years of Ruben Amorim | line-up builder Photo: line-up builder
2. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens has been signed as a long-term option in goal, even if they might sign another next summer. | Manchester United via Getty Images
3. CB - Leny Yoro
Yoro is getting better every match and is expected to form a key part of the United defence for years to come. | Manchester United via Getty Images
4. CB - Matthijs De Ligt
De Ligt is still relatively young and could easily do a job for another two years. | Manchester United via Getty Images