Amorim gave his home fans a memorable night as they defeated Pep Guardiola's City with a dominant performance, with Víctor Giáceres scoring a hat-trick and Maximiliano Araújo scoring the fourth goal after Phil Foden's opener for City.
The result handed City their first Champions League defeat of the season, but Amorim is focused on the challenges facing United, warning that a change in their approach will be required in the Premier League.
“We can't change one reality for another. United can't play the way we play; they can't be so defensive. Of course, it's nice to beat City. But I would live in a different world; Have to start from a different point,” Amorim said in the post-match press conference.
Before the game, Amorim jokingly suggested that victory over City could give him the reputation of the “new Ferguson” among some United supporters.
He clarified after the match, “I was playing with words when I said it; I'm not going to read anything for six months,” he joked, hinting at the intense scrutiny he would face in England. . “I'm going to focus on the team.”
At full-time, Sporting fans expressed their admiration for Amorim, giving him a rousing farewell and seeing their players lifted into the air in celebration. Recalling that moment, he expressed his gratitude towards the fans and his players, and acknowledged their support during the ups and downs.
“I know what I did for them, and what they did for me. I will always keep these memories with me,” he said, citing the thunderous applause as a testament to the bond he has formed with the club.
(IANS)
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