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Roy Keane Names Dream Amorim Replacement At Man United
Roy Keane has named his dream replacement for Ruben Amorim if Manchester United give him the boot.
Amorim is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford after winning just 29 per cent of his Premier League games in his first 11 months.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has indicated that he could give Amorim three years to turn around the tank but words do not always translate to reality.
Daily Mail Sport’s Chris Wheeler has pointed out how Erik ten Hag was given the dreaded vote of confidence last year before being given the boot 10 games later.
That means United could be thinking about their next boss sooner than Ratcliffe would care to admit – and Keane is certain of the man he wants.
‘I’ve said it for years, I’d like Atletico Madrid’s (Diego) Simeone to go in there. I’d like to see him go there. I know his mate has gone to Arsenal [Andrea Berta],’ he told the Stick to Football podcast.
‘I think he would just create havoc, but good havoc. He’d rock up to that place. No guarantees, but I’d just like to see his personality, his track record.
‘People might think his styles of football, they scored five against Real Madrid last weekend. He doesn’t like his teams giving up too many goals or chances, but they can play a bit and fight.
‘At Liverpool a few weeks ago, the team aren’t as great as few years ago, but they still had fighting spirit. He’s on the sideline, he got sent off that night, I’d like a big personality.’
However, he is not pushing for Amorim to be handed his P45 just yet.
‘I’d still say give the man a chance, absolutely. Another week,’ he joked.
Two wins in three games against Chelsea and Sunderland have lifted United into the Premier League top half, but that is the bare minimum. The Red Devils still only scored a ‘D’ on Daily Mail Sport’s Premier League report cards.
Simeone admitted back in 2016 that the Premier League and Serie A were ‘very attractive’ prospects but he has stuck by Atletico.
He has now been at the helm there for 14 years and is the second-longest-serving manager in Europe’s top five leagues, beaten only by Heidenheim’s Frank Schmidt.
Back in 2022, Neville urged United to pay ‘big money’ to lure Simeone away from the Spanish capital just days after they dumped the Red Devils out of the Champions League.
His name is often brought up in relation to various elite jobs around the continent.
But he shows no sign of leaving Atletico, where his contract runs until 2027, and where he also had two spells as a player. He is clearly a loyal character: even in the sweltering Spanish heat, he will still stick to a black shirt, suit, and tie.
Keane is right about one thing: the Argentinian certainly would bring chaos.
In September, he was sent off in Atletico’s dramatic 3-2 loss at Liverpool after clashing with a fan in the stands.
Liverpool fan Jonny Poulter later identified himself as the man who caused the Argentinian’s meltdown after Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner.
Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic retirement from international football.
The 41-year-old Al Nassr striker shocked the footballing world on Thursday by announcing his permanent withdrawal from the Portugal national team, drawing the curtain on a legendary 23-year international career.
Addressing the media fallout during his Friday press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming LALIGA fixture against Valencia, Mourinho offered a supportive perspective on the situation.
Mourinho, who previously managed Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabéu, insisted that the veteran’s controversial exit should not overshadow his monumental contributions to the country.
“His decision must be respected, and I do respect it,” Mourinho daid
However, the Portuguese tactician also expressed visible regret over the sour circumstances surrounding the departure of his nation’s greatest-ever player.
“The only thing I wish for is that the moment of his retirement as a player will be different from his farewell yesterday,” the Real Madrid boss added.
While Ronaldo’s international days are officially over, Mourinho was incredibly quick to remind reporters that the forward remains a devastating force in domestic football.
“He hasn’t ended his career; those who know him are aware that he still has goals,” Mourinho stated emphatically.
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Bursaspor played out a 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor in their TFF 1. Lig encounter on Friday night.
The Nigeria international had previously scored in 12 consecutive league matches for Bursaspor before his remarkable scoring run came to an end against Bandırmaspor last weekend
Iheanacho restored his scoring touch by opening the scoring against Antalyaspor in the 26th minute.
However, an own goal from Tural Bayramov brought the visitors level before the half-time break.
The striker has now recorded an impressive 17 goals and four assists in 14 league appearances for Bursaspor this season.
Despite dropping points, Bursaspor remain top of the league standings with 37 points
England manager Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer and Phil Foden out of his latest squad for the final Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain.
However, Jobe Bellingham and Fulham midfielder Josh King have received their first senior call-ups.
Tuchel said Palmer had missed too many opportunities to represent England, despite scoring five goals and providing three assists for Chelsea this season.
Jobe Bellingham joins his elder brother, Jude, in the squad after impressing at Borussia Dortmund.
King also earns his first call-up following a strong start to the season, with two goals and one assist in the Premier League.
Defender Ben White returns to the squad for the first time since March, while Declan Rice is also back after missing the previous camp through injury.
Djed Spence has also returned after recovering from injury.
England will host Croatia at Wembley on November 12 before travelling to Madrid to face Spain three days later.
Tuchel’s side are second in Group A4, three points behind leaders Spain. The top two teams will qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.
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