Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has admitted being uncomfortable with the tribute song the club’s fans have for him.
The former Sporting Lisbon coach has made a good start to life at Old Trafford, winning two out of three games he’s managed so far, including a 4-0 win over Everton at the weekend.
His side now travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal this Wednesday. The Red Devils sit in ninth position, so they have a chance to break into the top six if they win Mikel Arteta’s side and Nottighman Forest fails to defeat Manchester City.
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Indeed, things have been going well for Manchester United, and the supporters have shown their appreciation for their new coach.
The club’s fans have been singing Amorin’s name to the tune of Give it Up by KC and the Sunshine Band since his first game away at Ipswich last month. However, the 39-year-old admits to being embarrassed by their gesture.
What Ruben Amorim said
Amorim was a little shy when asked about it ahead of the Red Devils’ Wednesday game against Arsenal at the Emirates, saying that he would prefer it if fans chanted for the players instead.
“I don’t like my chant,’ said Amorim.
‘I feel a little bit, not embarrassed, but because I’m the coach, they have to chant for the players and for the club. So it’s not a good thing for me.
‘I understand and really appreciate the connection with the supporters, but I want them to support the team and the players because they are on the pitch and I’m outside the pitch.
‘But I am really honoured by that. I feel a connection with the supporters, but we know we need results to maintain that.’
What Top Six Says
Although it is still too early to judge Ruben Amorim’s career, it is safe to say that the 39-year-old has made a good first impression at Olf Trafford.
However, Man United fans didn’t need any invitation to show their appreciation for the Portuguese, as they began singing for him from his first game.
It is now left for him to show United fans that he is the man to restore the glory at the Theatre of Dreams.
