Roy Keane backs ex-Sporting boss to succeed Amorim at United | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim is a hot topic in England. The dismissal of the former Sporting coach is seen as imminent, and several names are being considered as the next manager of Manchester United. Roy Keane believes Diego Simeone would be the right choice.

"I've been saying for years, I'd like the Atlético Madrid coach [Diego] Simeone to go there. I'd like to see him there. I know his colleague [Andrea Berta] went to Arsenal," the former Red Devils midfielder said on the Stick to Football podcast.

Analyzing the possible arrival of Simeone at Old Trafford, Keane was straightforward: "I think he would just cause havoc, but good havoc. He would shake things up in that place. No guarantees, but I'd like to see his personality, his track record. People should think about football styles, they scored five goals against Real Madrid last weekend [5-2]. He doesn't like his teams to concede many goals or opportunities, but they can play a bit and fight."

"In Liverpool, a few weeks ago, the team wasn't as good as a few years ago, but they still have a fighting spirit [2-3]. He was sent off that night. I'd like a big personality," he said, before joking about Amorim's situation: "I'd still say 'give the man a chance', absolutely. Another week."

It's worth remembering that, despite many opinions and calls for the former Sporting coach to be dismissed, Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of United, assured that he will not fire the coach: "He hasn't had the best of seasons, but he needs to show he's a good coach over three years. Sometimes I don't understand the press. They want Ruben to succeed overnight. They think it's like a switch. That you flip the switch and everything's rosy. You can't run a club like Manchester United by making rash decisions."

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