Amorim: Manchester United are under more pressure than Arsenal! I will not change myself because of this, and I need to be willing to be a wicked person

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will face a real challenge when he travels to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday to take on Arsenal. Arteta, one of Arsene Wenger's successors, has led the side to impressive form in recent years, but the Gunners have not scored any trophies since winning the FA Cup in his early days in charge. Amorim has made it clear that Manchester United, unlike Arsenal, will not be treated so leniently.

"I want to say different things, but I have to reiterate: the storm is coming." Amorim said: 'Manchester United will have difficulties and we will find out in some games. I know very well because I know my players, I know football, I follow the Premier League. I know it's difficult to talk like that as a Manchester United manager. In any case, we want to win, but we also know that we are in a different situation than Arsenal.'

Amorim added: 'I think Arteta's achievements at Arsenal are remarkable, he changed the whole team. But we also have to admit that Manchester United is different. The club is always watched closely by everyone, so I know that sometimes it is not possible to have that much time. So we had to try to speed it up because it's a place where we get a lot of attention and judgment every day."

However, the 39-year-old Amorim stressed that he is not afraid of pressure and will not change himself because of it. "I believe I'm the right person. I think taking charge of Manchester United will change my life, but it won't change me." 'I'm really happy because it's a lot of pressure, but like all managers, you have to be under pressure, you feel the pressure of your job, but I do feel like I'm in control. I can't control the outcome, but I know what to do."

Despite his recent appointment, Amorim is already appreciated by many United fans, who he believes has something to do with his personality. "Maybe it's because I'm easily excited, and I can even show that in interviews. Maybe it's because I'm different from the previous coach. Maybe because they believe I'm the right person. People always think that the next one is the right one. As a coach, you can do well tactically and technically, but if you don't have emotion, you can't bond with your players and lead a team to success. I'm a Latino, and that's what I am."

Commenting on why he loves 343, Amorim said: "I know my structure very well, so over the years I've focused on creating formations that can adapt to everything. Sometimes opponents may spot your weaknesses and then over time we can make changes in the game."

Amorim is always smiling, but he reminds the United players that they are willing to be villains if necessary. "I remember almost everything about my coach and it helps me because I remember everything. I played with different coaches who had different mentalities and different styles of play. I had problems with some of the coaches and I was banned twice, so I'm not just a good guy. All of these things help me to get to know every player I coach when I'm coaching."

Amorim asked the United players to be brave enough to play, as the two players he named Mazraoui and Amad Diallo. "In training, I don't pay much attention to Nusser [Mazraoui]. But in the game, he's a top player because he understands the game." "He knows how to attack, he's very technical, he's very good defensively, he's solid one-on-one. He's a modern player and I think he's the future of our team. When you think about him, you feel like we need more players like Nuser who can control the tempo, who is very, very good on the ball and who knows the game.'

Diallo is also happy to play as a wing-back for Amorim, explaining the new boss: "I think that's a big advantage for Amad, not only is he good at playing in this position, but he's also very good at playing between the two lines because he has a lot of control on the ball and seems to be quicker with the ball than without it. So that's his strength, he's capable of playing in two positions. He can play in different systems. So that's the kind of player we need."

Amorim added: "He receives the ball with his left foot, on the right side, and with his right foot sometimes there is no space to get into the middle. We also have Nussell and Darlow, who can go on the edge and have the speed and control of the ball. But I chose Ahmad to play one-on-one, which is very important for overcoming pressing and he has that ability. And then you also need to have good physical fitness in that position, I'm not talking about size, I'm talking about being able to run, that's the key point. So, his technical characteristics are perfect."