Teddy Sheringham has told Ruben Amorim to change the work ethic at Manchester United if he wants to be successful.
And Sheringham reckons Amorim should take a leaf out of Sir Alex Ferguson’s book – by getting his players to appreciate how privileged they are to be at one of the biggest clubs on the planet. Speaking to Best Offshore Sportsbooks, Sheringham said: “Ruben Amorim’s first priority at Manchester United is to get the work ethic back into Manchester United.
“Without a doubt. It’s not about showing your skills and showing how good you are as a player. If you want to be successful, you need work ethic from the team, you need to understand as a player that everybody needs to help each other. Show a bit of passion and enthusiasm for the badge.
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“These players have to realise how privileged they are to play for Manchester United. I’m trying to think of all the words that Sir Alex Ferguson would have used to make sure you understand what it is to play for Manchester United.
“You’re not playing for any other club in the country or in the world that is bigger. This is a club that is supported by millions around the globe, and they would change places with you in a heartbeat.
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“The players have to get that across with your individual performances and as a team. If Amorim can get that back, if he can get the right vibe and the crowd get behind them, that can snowball.
“The snowball effect could be unbelievable and could get United on a massive charge. He’s got to get that ball rolling with the players that he’s got at his disposal.”
Sheringham insists Amorim’s first impressions in training will be crucial. And wants him to avoid the mistake Ruud Gullit made when he took charge of Newcastle back in 1998.
He added: “It’s absolutely massive for Ruben Amorim to make a good first impression on the United players. He can win players over in a heartbeat, and he can lose players as well.
“Even though I like Ruud Gullit, I can remember him going into Newcastle and upsetting a few. And from the outside, I remember them thinking, ‘****ing hell, who’s this fella?’
“I know he’s a big, major star, but I think he went in there with the wrong attitude and upset the top players like (Alan) Shearer, Rob Lee and others. So, you know, you can go one way or another. Well, you’ve seen the impact a new manager can have with what Ruud (Van Nistelrooy) has done.
“Ruud has obviously changed one or two things. He’s cuddling a few people, making them feel good about themselves. All of a sudden, it looks like they’re playing as a team.”