The incoming 39-year-old head coach - who is the Red Devils' eighth full time boss since Sir Alex left in 2013 - is said to have impressed the squad since arriving following the departure of Erik ten Hag.

An insider told SunSport: "He told them that top managers have not replicated Sir Alex’s success because they have lived in his shadow, rather than getting their team to play with his spirit.

"Even before Monday’s first session, the players have been very impressed.

“Then, after the sessions, they are blown away by his energy, approach and confidence."

It's said the team have noticed similarities to former United boss Jose Mourinho, who Amorim was mentored by and even worked under as part of a brief internship at the club in 2018.

The source added: “There’s definite Mourinho vibes in the way he speaks and his self belief - but the style is his own.

“The players think he’s very approachable and that he will understand them. Some of them are calling him Mourinho 2.0.”

Earlier this week, he worked with the likes of Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Leny Yoro in training.

While he's yet to meet the whole squad, it's said he is striving to establish a new identity from the get-go when his team face Ipswich on Sunday (24.11.24).

The insider said: "He told the ones he’s seen so far that the talent in the squad is unbelievable - but they need to start playing as a team.”