Ruben Amorim has typically been in comparison with Jose Mourinho given his nationality and success in Portugal, however the brand new Manchester United boss was eager to minimize comparisons when he met the British media on Friday.
Mourinho spent two-and-a-half-years at Outdated Trafford, profitable the League Cup and Europa League following his appointment in 2016. He additionally despatched compatriot Amorim a message to congratulate him on his appointment as successor to Erik ten Hag at United.
“I keep in mind that time,” mentioned Amorim, referring to when Mourinho joined in 2004 after profitable the Champions League with Porto. “You checked out Mourinho and felt he may win all over the place. It is not the identical factor. I am totally different to Mourinho. He was European champion, I’m not.
“Soccer is totally different these days, I feel I’m the best individual for this second. I’m a younger man and I attempt to use this to assist my gamers.
“Their younger guys had been [Frank] Lampard and these sort of gamers. These days it is a lot totally different. I feel I am the best individual for now.”