Diogo Dalot: Ruben Amorim can bring silverware to Man Utd, but needs time

United identified Amorim as their preferred successor to Erik ten Hag and made their move for him as early as October. The decision was influenced by his impressive work at Sporting Lisbon, where he built a reputation as one of Europe's brightest young managers.

Amorim, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, was expected to bring fresh ideas and a winning mentality to Old Trafford.

However, his time at United has been anything but smooth. The club is enduring one of its worst Premier League campaigns, sitting 13th in the table with just eight wins from 24 matches.

They are 14 points adrift of the top four and only 12 points above the relegation zone, putting them on course for their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League era.

Despite these struggles, Dalot remains optimistic, urging patience as Amorim implements his philosophy.

"If you want me to be completely honest, with this manager, I think we can win a Premier League," said Dalot, as quoted by United's club website.

"I think realistically we can win. But then it becomes the most difficult thing to hear as a fan: that it will take time.

"I understand. I'm a player but, at the same time, I know what you feel. I know that this club is thirsty to win and everybody wants to win. We're not talking about cups - I know that is important, to win trophies - but what brought this club to what it is is big trophies.

"I think we can win a Premier League with this manager, but at the same time, we need to create an environment where he has everything set for what he wants from the players. We need to also adapt to the system. It will take some time.

"Obviously we cannot think too much ahead, but I'm really convinced that the way he conducts himself, the way that he communicates with players, the idea that he has... we can do it.

"Now it becomes the most difficult part, but being really honest and positive about it, I think we can win big trophies with this manager."