Discussion centering on Benfica elections featuring statements from Ruben Amorim, alongside mentions of the controversial Bruno Fernandes penalty.
Ruben Amorim, the coach of Manchester United, spoke to the BBC microphones after securing a 3-2 victory over Burnley in the fourth game of the season. The victory was sealed by a penalty from Bruno Fernandes in the 90+7' minute, providing a dramatic end to the match.
Amorim expressed satisfaction with the result but was frustrated by the missed opportunities in the first half. "I think we were the better team throughout the game," he said, "but we could have scored more goals earlier."
Regarding Bruno Fernandes' performance, Amorim admitted that he did not see the penalty against Burnley but was confident in the Portuguese midfielder's ability to convert. This was despite Fernandes missing a penalty in the previous round against Fulham.
The coach also compared the support at Manchester United to that at a Portuguese club, stating, "I like to see the reaction of the fans. It's similar to what I experienced at a Portuguese club, and it gives me great motivation."
When asked about the upcoming derby against Manchester City, Amorim did not discuss the match in detail, only mentioning that he intends to be present unless he is on vacation. He did not express any concerns about his future at Manchester United, but did admit his uncertainty about his position next week.
In a separate interview with DAZN Portugal, Amorim commented on the pressure to win at Manchester United, stating, "I understand the pressure, but I am here to do my job and help the team succeed."
Meanwhile, in Portugal, there is no available information indicating a new candidate for the Benfica coaching position after Amorim discussed his future at Manchester United. The search results do not mention any candidate for Benfica's head coach following these events.
Amorim spoke about the importance of the fans' reaction, expressing his appreciation for their support. "I like to see the excitement and passion of the fans," he said, "and I hope we can continue to make them proud."
