EPL: Mourinho reacts to Man Utd’s decision to sack Amorim

Jose Mourinho close to Benfica job

Mourinho

By Seyi Babalola

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has shared his thoughts on Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim.

Mourinho says he cannot fully analyse the situation since only Amorim can explain why the Red Devils fired him.

The Premier League club fired the 40-year-old on Monday and are now looking for an interim coach.

Mourinho, who is a former United manager himself, also said Amorim’s sack will not block opportunities for his compatriots.

He said: “What happened with Ruben is something that only Ruben can analyse and I believe he will do it, he and his staff.”

When asked if Amorim’s dismissal at United would have a negative effect on the job prospects of other Portuguese managers, Mourinho replied: “I do not understand why it would, but each coach will answer for himself.

“For me, no, I do not feel it that way.”

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