Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, has publicly disagreed with Sir Alex Ferguson's assessment that it will take another decade for the club to reclaim the Premier League title. Ferguson, a legendary figure at Old Trafford, expressed his belief in a recent interview that United might need "ten years, could be 11 years" to return to the top, citing the club's current situation and the need for better recruitment.
Amorim, however, believes the timeline will be shorter, stating that while Ferguson understands English football deeply, he is confident United will not take that long to win the league again and will be fighting for the title in the coming years. Amorim also defended his compatriot and captain, Bruno Fernandes, who recently voiced his feelings about some players not valuing or defending the club as much as others. Amorim emphasized Fernandes's exemplary commitment in training and matches, calling him a "special character" and suggesting that more players should follow his example.
In other team news, Amorim confirmed that Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt will not be available for the upcoming match against Aston Villa due to injuries. Additionally, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui are on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations, and Casemiro is suspended.