For all Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fans out there, it is unfortunately not United legend Ruben Amorim thanks. Here we have to go back to Portugal. Last week, Jose Mourinho was clapped in as Benfica coach, biggest rival to Sporting, the club Amorim until November 2024 lifted to great success,

Amorim have made it through the Chelsea game at Old Trafford unscathed with a 2-1 victory. With energy in the next meeting with journalists, there will be other questions than “are you afraid of losing your job”. When asked about Jose Mourinho’s return to Portuguese football, Amorim takes the opportunity to pay tribute to the former Manchester United coach.

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“He’s the best Portuguese coach and that’s not going to change anytime soon. He has always been a very special person in Portuguese football, but also in the world, and he has opened doors for all of us. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for José Mourinho,” Amorim told A Bola.

Then we bet that Amorim will achieve something more than “be a Man Utd coach” and surpass his role model Mourinho at Old Trafford.

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