New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has already singled out players who will fit into his game plan and those who won't, according to reports. The Portuguese tactician has been getting to grips with his squad at Carrington and is claimed to be quickly realising the issues he has inherited from Erik ten Hag.
Amorim started work last Monday, a day after his final game in charge of Sporting, and has held his first training sessions throughout this week ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Ipswich Town.
According to The Sun, the 39-year-old feels that the team is too large, and he's also been taken aback by the lack of pace and intensity in training sessions.
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The ex-Sporting boss, who lands at Old Trafford with a high-profile reputation, is claimed to have repeatedly urged his players to up their tempo as he aims to make an immediate impact.
The report adds that Amorim plans to implement his 3-4-3 system swiftly, and it's understood that he's already identified certain players who won't be able to adapt to it.
But, in the meantime, Amorim's coaching staff and analysts are working hard to get the players familiar with his tactics.
His first match in charge falls at Portman Road this weekend, where United are expected to showcase a fresh approach after months of misery under Ten Hag's rule.
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Amorim has emphasised the importance of his identity in the initial weeks, promising supporters of its instant presence.
And despite being taken aback by certain aspects of training, it's claimed that Amorim has been equally impressed by the quality of some players.
United are currently struggling in the lower half of the Premier League following their worst-ever start to a season, but their 13th-place status doesn't accurately reflect the potential of the team.
United are yet to pose a serious title challenge since Sir Alex Ferguson's 2013 retirement despite significant investment in the squad over the last decade.
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Amorim has been forthright in his critique of the team's long-standing issues, reportedly telling his players that they've been "living in Sir Alex Ferguson's shadow" and, therefore, have been unable to emulate the success of the legendary manager.
It is up to Amorim - and his players - to find a way out of the shadow of the Scotsman's overbearing past success.
United face a potentially tricky test at Ipswich after the Tractor Boys recorded their first Premier League win in 22 years at Tottenham last time out.
Amorim's debut is followed by two welcome home games next week - first against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League before Everton's visit.
