Ruben Amorim tells Man Utd fans to expect ‘really hard moments’

RUBEN AMORIM has warned Manchester United to expect some ups and downs in the coming years.

The 39-year-old was officially announced as Erik ten Hag's successor earlier this month.

Amorim's first order of business is a trip to Portman Road on Sunday to take on Ipswich Town.

The Portuguese is looking forward to the challenge ahead and is implementing his philosophy on the team and the club as a whole.

But the former Sporting Lisbon boss has warned the Old Trafford faithful not to expect sunshine and rainbows.

He said: “It's Manchester United, you feel the weight of history despite the last few years and you want to be part of it.

“If you win here it will be different to any other club in England.

“The responsibility is enormous. It will be difficult.

“There will be very difficult moments, but I really believe we will succeed.”

The Old Trafford hotseat may have the most attention in world football.

But Amorim is ready for all the extra attention and control that comes with this job.

He said: “It's a different world here. There is a lot to do.

“You're not just a coach. It's different, but I'm prepared.”

Amorim is United's sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013.

His successors have all FAILED to win the Premier League, although there have been some successes in the FA and League Cup.

And Amorim is confident he can end the club's long wait to return to the top of the English top flight.

He said: “Call me naive. But I truly believe I am the right man at the right time.

“I could be wrong, but the world will still turn, the sun will rise again, I don't worry about that.

“I truly believe I am the right man for this job.”