“I am seriously afraid of Manchester United right now. The have the best squad with a lot of young stars and they looks stronger under Rúben Amorim”- BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola says told the press why his is Scared of current Manchester United team and why he thinks that they will become the best team under Ruben Amorim.

Rio Ferdinand: “Pep Guardiola Will Be Scared of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United”

Pep Guardiola is likely to feel the pressure following Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United, says former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand. The comment comes after Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon side delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City earlier this week, in what was Amorim’s penultimate match as Sporting manager.

Striker Viktor Gyökeres, rumored to be on Amorim’s transfer radar for United, bagged a hat-trick during the game, compounding City’s woes as they suffered their third defeat in seven days.

CITY’S STRUGGLES

City midfielder Bernardo Silva admitted after the match that the team is “in a dark place,” a sentiment Pep Guardiola has publicly dismissed. However, Ferdinand believes the loss—and Amorim’s imminent move to Old Trafford—will have Guardiola on edge.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand praised Amorim’s tactical acumen:
“I was excited by the change in dynamics of his team in the second half. They were aggressive, dynamic, and showed fight and resilience. Those are the qualities we’re lacking at Man United, so I’m really excited about his arrival.”

FERDINAND ON UNITED’S FUTURE

Ferdinand expressed optimism about Amorim’s ability to rejuvenate United but tempered expectations:
“You want a bit of sunshine, and hopefully, this man can bring that. It’s going to take time; this is not an overnight job. But Pep will be scared.”

Ferdinand added that Amorim’s Sporting team provided a glimpse of what United fans can hope for:
“If I were a United player watching that performance, I’d be buzzing. I’d be asking, ‘Why isn’t he here tomorrow?’ The fight and the energy his team showed are exactly what we’ve been missing.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Amorim’s arrival comes as United look to rebuild under his leadership after a period of instability. Meanwhile, City’s recent struggles and the confidence displayed by Amorim’s Sporting side suggest a potential shift in the balance of power between the two Manchester clubs.

As Ferdinand pointed out, while the process may take time, the combination of Amorim’s tactical prowess and new energy at Old Trafford could pose a genuine challenge to Guardiola’s dominance in the Premier League.