« I am in my place. »
For his very first interview since taking charge of Manchester United, Rúben Amorim exudes confidence in front of Gary Neville on Sky Sports. He lays the foundations, speaks with charm and frankness, and gives a glimpse of the mark he intends to impose on Old Trafford.
An empire to rebuild
Amorim discovers behind the scenes of the giant United and the scale of the challenge that awaits him: “ It's so big, with so many departments… You have to be more than a coach, you have to be something else. But I'm readyhe unfolds. In Manchester, you feel the weight of the years. And you want to be part of it. If you win here, it's different than in other clubs in England. »
His vision will notably involve high pressing, he says, but for that two major obstacles will have to be overcome: physical condition and ball retention. The coach does not hide the projects to come: “ We have to be better athletes. To be able to press high, you have to be very fit. Our problem is with the ball: we lose it too quickly. And since we lose it too quickly, we can't press high all the time. »
When the discussion shifts to the behavior of certain players, such as those who take planes to cross continents on their days off, Amorim prefers to highlight the club: “ The responsibility should not be placed on the players. It is the club which must give directives and recreate a culture. It's up to us to set the standards. »
The seduction operation has already begun.
Rúben Amorim will have to do more with less at Manchester United
