World Cup winner says the new United head coach has the “energy” and “willingness” to make required changes
Lisandro Martinez believes new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has what it takes to guide the club out of its current slump, insisting that the Portuguese coach brings the right mindset and energy to the Premier League side.
“The club is obviously going through a process of change,” Martinez told Clank Media. “Since Six Alex Ferguson’s departure, they haven’t found a manager who hits the right note. Ten Hag did a remarkable job at Ajax, which is why he went to United, and thanks to him, I joined the club as well.”
Ten Hag started well at United but was sacked three months into his third season, following a poor start to the campaign that left the club marooned in 14th place. It was also a continuation of the awful performance of the previous season. Ruben Amorim was brought in mid-season from Sporting to take over the squad.
“It’s like everything in life: you take a gamble, and sometimes it works out well, sometimes it doesn’t,” said Martinez. “I think that, like any club, if something isn’t working, it needs to be changed.
“It’s necessary to analyse what’s working and what isn’t and make changes accordingly because that’s how great clubs operate. Manchester is one of the best clubs in the world.
“Now Ruben Amorim has arrived with very good energy and willingness. I believe he will make the necessary changes. Without a doubt change is needed, because where we ended up in the table over the last two seasons is unacceptable.”
