Harry Maguire says 'really demanding' Ruben Amorim is the ‘total opposite’ of Erik ten Hag as defender sends out warning to Man Utd fans

Amorim has taken over from Ten Hag at United but has endured a tough start to life at Old Trafford. The Portuguese coach has already admitted he could be sacked after seeing his team lose their last three matches in a row in all competitions to sit down in 14th place in the Premier League table and with a tough run of fixtures to come.

Maguire has lifted the lid on life under Amorim and says the new coach is completely different to Ten Hag. Amorim has already brought a fresh approach on the pitch, with his 3-4-2-1 formation, and has also taken a tough stance on Marcus Rashford - leaving the forward out of his last four matchday squads. Maguire says that Amorim knows exactly what he wants but has warned supporters the transition period will be "tough."

He told Sky Sports: "The thing is with the managers and the styles, it is not like they have come in and they have similar styles. They are the total opposite in terms of what they want and what they demand. So the transition period is going to be tough. We all have great belief in the manager and all his coaching staff. I am sure things are going to turn around. He knows exactly what he needs to do to get this club back. He has come in and done everything he needs to do. He is really demanding. He is a winner, so I am sure he will be because he hates losing games. It is frustrating. We want to win football matches and make our fans happy because so far this season it has not been good enough."

United are in dire need of a result but take on an in-form Newcastle next and will be without captain Bruno Fernandes due to suspension. The Red Devils then head to Anfield in the Premier League to face leaders Liverpool, before an FA Cup third-round clash at Arsenal.