Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, has urged Manchester United fans to temper their expectations ahead of his upcoming appointment as the club’s new head coach.
Amorim, who recently led Sporting to a commanding 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, is set to take over as United’s head coach on November 11, after a successful tenure in Portugal. Under his leadership, Sporting has surged to the top of the Portuguese league and sits second in their Champions League group.
While the 39-year-old manager’s impressive record at Sporting has generated excitement among United supporters, Amorim has cautioned that the style of play he employed in Portugal will not be directly transferable to Manchester United.
“We cannot transport one reality to another context,” Amorim said. “Manchester United cannot play the way we play, they cannot play so defensively, and we will have to adapt ourselves.”
Amorim’s comments highlight the challenge of adjusting his tactical approach to fit the higher expectations and different playing style required at a club like Manchester United, which has a long history of attacking football. While United fans are hopeful for a change under his guidance, Amorim emphasized the importance of adapting to the unique challenges and demands of managing in the Premier League.
