Rúben Amorim Fears 'New Ferguson' Tag After City Clash

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Scottish association football manager and player (born 1941) Rúben Amorim

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Rúben Amorim is set to coach Sporting in a Champions League match against Manchester City, which is his last home game before joining Manchester United.
He is worried that winning against City could raise unrealistic expectations for him at United, potentially leading fans to see him as the new Sir Alex Ferguson.
Amorim wants to concentrate on securing a win for Sporting rather than the consequences of a victory.

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Rúben Amorim, the incoming Manchester United manager, faces Manchester City in a Champions League match on November 5, 2024. This game marks his last home match as head coach of Sporting. Amorim expressed concerns that if Sporting wins, expectations around his future at Manchester United might become challenging. He aims to focus solely on the match rather than the implications of a potential victory. Amorim previously trained at Manchester United and acknowledges the pressure of competing against Pep Guardiola. With improved players at Sporting, he believes they can put up a better fight than their last encounter against City. In addition, he seeks to control his emotions given the significance of this match for his career.

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