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Relatively unknown outside his native country? Tick. Domestic success in a league to which few if any English fans pay much attention? Tick. A proven ability to improve young players in his charge so the club can move them on for inflated fees? Tick. A reputation for playing attractive football on the front foot? Tick. As the assorted qualities Rúben Amorim is expected to bring to Manchester United when his appointment is finalised continue to be talked up, Football Daily can’t help but notice that the only obvious difference between the Sporting manager and the hapless Dutchman he is being brought in to replace is a full head of thick, dark hair.
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