‘Perfect Match’: Diogo Dalot on Rúben Amorim’s appointment as Man Utd coach

Manchester United have announced the appointment of Rúben Amorim as their new head coach with Diogo Dalot describing the Portuguese coach as a “perfect match” for the club.

Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement in the Old Trafford dugout on Friday, though he will only take the reins officially on Nov. 11 as he completes his duties for current club Sporting CP.

Ahead of what is expected to be a tough task for the Portuguese tactician, Dalot believes he has what it takes to succeed.

“He’s obviously a fantastic coach, young mentality but at the same time he knows what he wants — very demanding, that’s what I can expect, and I think that’s a perfect match for a club like this,” Portugal full-back Dalot told Sky Sports.

“He is a person that you can see he has really high standards and he stands by them so I hope that can be a really good match, and that we can win together. That’s what I wish the most.”

Ruben Amorim (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

“I think the Premier League really suits people from Portugal, we have this culture of constantly trying to prove ourselves and trying to fight for a place because we come from a small country, and it has been all over the years, not just managers but players also coming to England and being successful, so I really hope it’s one more case.”

United host Chelsea on Sunday looking to improve on the poor start to the season, however, the game will be managed by assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Red Devils are currently placed in 14th place in the Premier League, six points behind their opponents in fifth.