Ruben Amorim is getting the Manchester United player he remembers, who Erik ten Hag never saw

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Manchester United are back on track thanks to Ruud van Nistelrooy steadying the ship during his spell as interim manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy ends his interim manager spell with three wins and one draw from four games, an impressive record and just what the team needed.

Now it’s a case of ‘over to Ruben Amorim‘, with the new head coach set to start his job, and take over a happier dressing room than the one Van Nistelrooy inherited.

United defeated Leicester 3-0, a straightforward and comfortable win at Old Trafford that has been a rarity.

Manuel Ugarte stars for United

One of Manchester United’s star players against Leicester City was midfield destroyer Manuel Ugarte.

Ugarte, 23, has started all four Manchester United matches under Ruud van Nistelrooy, and completed all 90 minutes against Leicester.

His numbers speak volumes for his controlled performance, terrific off the ball, and calm in possession on it; he even attempted a shot at goal.

• 92 per cent passes completed
• 68 Touches
• 6 Tackles
• 3 Interceptions
• 10 Duels won
• 1 Shot

Amorim knows Ugarte, Ten Hag never really saw him

Manuel Ugarte’s gradual ascent to form is fantastic news for new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim.

Amorim knows Ugarte well, he coached him at Sporting, with the Uruguayan earning a big move to Paris Saint-German.

And while Ugarte will now head off on international duty, rather than working straight away with Amorim, the new boss knows exactly what to expect from him when he does return to Carrington.

The Manuel Ugarte Manchester United saw against Leicester was the one Ruben Amorim will remember, a player who is a force to be reckoned with off the ball, and perfectly competent in possession too.

The manager who signed him for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, never really got to see him.

Ten Hag was too cautious with Ugarte, playing him intermittently, while his own midfield tactics did not help the new signing, making life more difficult.

Van Nistelrooy has done what he needed during his time in charge, he’s settled Ugarte into the club, and now he’s prepared for Amorim’s arrival, ready to carry on where he leaves off.