New ‘Alex Ferguson’ Ruben Amorim grab headlines

Prior to their Champions League clash on Tuesday versus Manchester City, Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim did promise two narratives that were likely to come out at full-time once all was said and done.

The Portuguese manager’s calculations were on point as Sporting Lisbon delivered a huge blow to Manchester City’s Champions League run to set Ruben Amorim up for the Sir Alex Ferguson narrative.

With a resounding 4-1 Champions League victory—just days before the Portuguese manager takes the reins at Manchester United, Pep Guardiola’s team lost their unbeaten Champions League status in a game that was more or less an audition for Amorim ahead of his move to Old Trafford.

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Sporting’s stunning comeback, led by Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick, sent shockwaves through Europe and gave United fans a tantalizing taste of what Amorim might bring to Old Trafford.

United fans were quick to revel in their rival’s misfortune, with the club’s social media team slyly retweeting their announcement of Amorim’s imminent arrival, a not-so-subtle jab at City’s stumble. But the fireworks didn’t stop there.

In the pre-match press conference, Sky Sports’ Gary Cotterill urged Amorim to respond in English, hoping to play up his debut on English soil.

However, Ruben Amorim stuck to his guns, delivering all answers in Portuguese, leading Cotterill to label the move a “cold shoulder” to English fans. This display of unwavering confidence has left fans speculating: is Amorim’s no-nonsense style exactly what United needs to reclaim their former glory?

United, meanwhile, reportedly felt Cotterill’s approach was a bit much but won’t be making an official comment.

Fans are left to wonder if Amorim’s steadfast nature could be the breath of fresh air required to shake up Old Trafford’s dressing room.

As November 11 approaches, Amorim’s message is clear: he’s here to make waves on his own terms. And after watching Sporting dismantle City, United fans can’t wait to see him bring that same fearlessness to Manchester.