Amorim plays down Mourinho comparisons

Ruben Amorim has often been compared to Jose Mourinho given his nationality and success in Portugal, but the new Manchester United boss was keen to play down comparisons when he met the British media on Friday.

Mourinho spent two-and-a-half-years at Old Trafford, winning the League Cup and Europa League following his appointment in 2016. He also sent compatriot Amorim a message to congratulate him on his appointment as successor to Erik ten Hag at United.

"I remember that time," said Amorim, referring to when Mourinho joined Chelsea in 2004 after winning the Champions League with Porto. "You looked at Mourinho and felt he could win everywhere. It's not the same thing. I'm different to Mourinho. He was European champion, I am not.

"Football is different nowadays, I think I am the right person for this moment. I am a young guy and I try to use this to help my players.

"Their young guys were [Frank] Lampard and these kind of players. Nowadays it's so much different. I think I'm the right person for now."