Amorim Shares Details of Message Mourinho Sent Him Before Ipswich Clash

• Manchester United drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in Ruben Amorim's first match as coach
• The new coach gave his first pre-match press conference last week and addressed many things, including his vision
• He also disclosed former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho sent him a message when he was hired

Ruben Amorim has coached his first Manchester United match, but it didn't go as planned as they were held to a draw by Ipswich.

In his first pre-match press conference, the newly appointed coach discussed his vision, tactics, fans, players, and former coach Erik ten Hag.

The Portuguese tactician also revealed that Jose Mourinho sent him a message when he was confirmed as the club's new coach.

Amorim's Man United are 12th in the Premier League after 12 games and will be expected to take the team much higher in the table as the season unfolds.

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Mourinho's message to Amorim

During his presser, Amorim disclosed that he received a message from his compatriot and Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho.

"He sent me a message," Amorim said. "He told me it’s a lovely club, big club, with lovely people and that is correct, it is," Amorim said via Manchester Evening News.

The young coach recalled his Carrington visit in 2018 when Mourinho was at the helm.

"But a lot of things have changed. We are in a diff building now (at Carrington), we are building a new one. I’m a different guy. I was learning at the time and I hope to teach my players but the club is still big, it is still the best club in England and we want to win."

Mourinho coached the Red Devils for two and a half seasons. In his first season, he won the Europa League and League Cup. In his second campaign, he finished second in the Premier League.

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He shut down comparisons with the former Real Madrid coach.

"You look at Mourinho and you felt he can win everywhere. It’s not the same thing. He was European champion, I’m not European champion! But I’m a different guy in a different moment."

Amorim will be seeking a win in his first game as coach on Thursday against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

Mourinho comments on Amorim

Briefly News earlier reported that Fenerbahce coach and former Man United boss Jose Mourinho shared his opinion on Amorim.

The veteran coach had some nice things to say about his compatriot, who visited him at Carrington in 2018 for an internship.

Source: TUKO.co.ke