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.
9. LWB - Diego Leon
Leon could be a long-term option on the left flank and could be a regular in two years. | Manchester United via Getty Images
10. CAM - Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo has enjoyed a bright start to life at United and could form a key part of their future line up. | Getty Images
11. CAM - Rodrigo Mora
United will need to replace Bruno Fernandes at some point and Porto wonderkid Mora could appeal to them. | AFP via Getty Images
12. ST - Benjamin Sesko
Sesko is hoped to lead the line for the next decade never mind the next two years. | Getty Images