How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summer
WHEN a 35-year-old Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.
Amorim knew the great man more than most thanks to his brother-in-law Antero Henrique – a former Porto communications director who worked with Jose during his ‘Special One’ years at the Estadio do Dragao where he lifted theIronically, Henrique was also targeted by United as a sporting director before switching their attention to Dan Ashworth – a man who normally gets it right when it comes to recruiting managers.
On his first day at Sporting, he showed the dressing room his preferred formation of 3-4-3 and told them they needed to fit into that system or risk not playing.“He works with young talent but also with experienced players as well and what they all have in common is that they fight. They are really intense.this calendar year, he requested a full revamp of the coaching staff, wanting to bring his huge eight-man team with him.
During one session in April 2022, he sent ex-Leicester striker Islam Slimani home early for a lack of involvement and commitment.But there is also a warm side to him, a humble side that Jose severely lacks.And unsurprisingly, he was welcomed back with open, loving arms, such is the relationship and trust he builds with his players.
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