RUBEN AMORIM believes Manchester United have failed because they have played in the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson - instead of in his spirit. The new Old Trafford boss has not been shy of making huge statements to players in his early training sessions this week . In a video released by United on Monday, Amorim, 39, drilled his stars who were not on international duty.
But SunSport can reveal the players have been ‘blown away’ by his immediate impact with ‘Mourinho-style confidence’. Fergie left 11 years ago and a string of managers, including most-recently sacked Erik ten Hag , have not won the Premier League since. A source said: “He told them that top managers have not replicated Sir Alex’s success because they have lived in his shadow, rather than getting their team to play with his spirit.
READ MORE TOP FOOTBALL “Even before Monday’s first session, the players have been very impressed. “Then, after the sessions, they are blown away by his energy, approach and confidence. “There’s definite Mourinho vibes in the way he speaks and his self belief - but the style is his own.
“The players think he’s very approachable and that he will understand them. Some of them are calling him Mourinho 2.0.
” Most read in Football FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS Amorim was mentored by ex-United boss Jose Mourinho and even had a week internship at Old Trafford with him in 2018, shortly before his two-year spell as manager came to an end. Portuguese boss Mourinho.
