Seeing Hugo Viana representing Manchester City at Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford will sharpen Ruben Amorim’s focus about the importance of his relationship with Jason Wilcox being key to turning Manchester United fortunes around.
Amorim and sporting director Viana were the dream team at Sporting Lisbon, helping them win two league titles before they were each poached by different Manchester rivals.
Technical director Wilcox is also relatively new to United but taking more responsibility over recruitment following the surprise departure of Dan Ashworth.
With United hamstrung in the transfer market by PSR and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe raising the alarm over financial losses, they need to be cute with player purchases, and sales.