December 13th 2024.
Ruben Amorim, the new Manchester United manager, is gearing up for his first Manchester derby this Sunday. The 39-year-old Portuguese manager had an impressive stint in charge of Sporting in his home country, which led to him being linked with various jobs across Europe, including Liverpool, West Ham, and even Manchester City. However, despite his colleague Hugo Viana agreeing to join City, there was never any contact or firm interest from the Premier League champions before he signed up for the Old Trafford job.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Amorim revealed that Manchester United was his only option and that he had no doubts when they approached him. He also clarified that there was no communication with City or Viana regarding a potential move. Amorim's start at Manchester United has been mixed, and he will be facing a tough challenge in his first Manchester derby against Pep Guardiola's side at the Etihad.
City may be in a bit of a slump, but Amorim knows that they are still a formidable opponent and will be preparing his team accordingly. In fact, during his time at Sporting, Amorim managed to lead his team to a 4-1 victory over City, giving him some insight on how to defeat them. However, he is also aware that City can bounce back at any moment, and he is planning for them at their best.
Despite the tough task ahead, Amorim is solely focused on his team and their performance on Sunday. He believes that Manchester United has a lot to work on and is more concerned with their own issues rather than City's. The manager has a strategy in place to try and secure a win, but he is primarily focused on his team and their preparations for the game.
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