Frank Christian
After Sporting’s impressive triumph over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, future Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is remaining grounded.
He has approached the situation with a sense of humility.
The Portuguese coach remarked that his team was “fortunate” to achieve a 4-1 victory, further complicating the situation for the defending Premier League champions.
Amorim, who will assume his new role during the November international break, believes that this result won’t impact his upcoming challenges at Manchester United.
“It doesn’t signify anything,” Amorim stated regarding Sporting’s win and its implications for his future at United. “I’ve mentioned previously that we cannot apply one scenario to another. Manchester United cannot adopt the same defensively-minded play as Sporting did. It doesn’t indicate much, as it will be a different setup with little time for training. I’d label it a stroke of luck, and I will evaluate further down the line.”
“I will carry this experience into the Premier League, but it will be a new environment. When I join the new team, my strategies will have to adapt. I’m excited and prepared for the challenge ahead.”
However, Amorim acknowledged that while this result is not a cornerstone of his upcoming role, it holds significant value for him personally.
“It was a crucial moment for everyone involved,” he said, referring to the Sporting team, supporters, and club. “They recognize my contributions and the effort they put in for me. This is a moment I will treasure forever. We all truly deserved this experience.”
Yet, Amorim suggested that this victory isn’t his most cherished memory at the club. Ironically, his standout moment came during a heavy defeat to the same team, which he feels was a testament to the strong support he received during tough times.
“It wasn’t my most significant memory at Alvalade,” Amorim reflected on the win against Manchester City. “That would be when we lost 5-0 to them in February 2022, and the crowd applauded us at the end.”
