Rio Ferdinand identifies first mistake Amorim has made

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has suggested that new manager, Ruben Amorim may have made a mistake in not keeping former interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy at the club.

Amorim arrived at Man United on Monday to officially take charge at Old Trafford having been named Erik ten Hag’s permanent replacement a few weeks ago.

The Portuguese arrives at Carrington in Manchester from Sporting Lisbon with his trusted backroom coaching team.

However, Ferdinand admitted Van Nistelrooy’s continued presence at Old Trafford could have proven to be a distraction for Amorim, but questioned the logic in doing away with a big figure who has a connection with the current Red Devils players.

“We’ve been sitting here waiting for a manager to connect with the players. We have one right now. Why are you going to get rid of him?” Ferdinand told Rio Reacts.

“The biggest sticking point and question mark will be the manager [Amorim]. It will be his decision to decide whether he keeps Ruud or not.

“It’s a hard decision, because you’re going to need a massive personality and character and confidence in what you do to say ‘I don’t care who’s next to me, I can do this’. You’ve got to work out if he’s going to be added value or a distraction.”