Ruben Amorim reveals new Manchester United non-negotiables as clear warning sent to players

Ruben Amorim has made it clear what he expects from his Manchester United players as he opened up on his non-negotiables ahead of his first game in charge.

The 39-year-old manager conducted his first press-conference at United on Friday afternoon ahead of the Premier League clash at Ipswich Town on Sunday. Amorim's first task is to get past Ipswich as he aims to give the club its identity back.

Despite being in 13^th place in the Premier League, United remain in the fight for a Champions League place as they sit just four points off fourth spot. In his debut season at Sporting CP, Amorim guided the club to their first league title in almost 20 years and while he may not achieve silverware this season, fans will be encouraged.

READ MORE: Exciting young defender included in Manchester United first-team training ahead of Ipswich

READ MORE: Ruben Amorim felt very powerless in training – we had to plead with him not to get upset

As he officially kicks off his tenure in the dugout at Portman Road, Amorim would have already made it clear to players what his non-negotiables are on the road to success - and has now opened up on his demands to former United defender Gary Neville.

Asked by Neville what his non-negotiables are on Sky Sports, Amorim revealed: "You can say the pretty things like hard work, be professional. You should be. This is Manchester United. In every club [you should be] but here, of course, you cannot run from that.

"The aim is to think first in the team. So I know that some guys will sometimes play in a different position, but they have to understand the position and they have to fight for the team. As a former player, I know every trick.

"I can understand the players. I can understand what they are doing, why they are doing it. If they are doing it for the team, I will defend them until the end. I can lose my job before throwing a player under the bus. But if he doesn't put the team in first place, I will be the first one to talk with the player."

Get United transfer news and updates on WhatsApp!

Our team of Manchester United experts are on top of all the goings-on at Old Trafford for this week and beyond, and you can get the latest team news, injury updates, reaction and analysis along with inside information to your phone by joining our new free WhatsApp community. You can also join the 50,000 (and growing!) band of United fans who are following our WhatsApp Channel.

Sign up to our community here, and join our WhatsApp channel here.

--

We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.