Pep Guardiola reacts to Ruben Amorim move to Manchester United after 4:1 loss to Sporting CP
According to report by Daily post news, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he will only face Ruben Amorim as Manchester United’s boss in the Premier League and FA Cup, following a 4-1 defeat to Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday night. This loss marked City’s third consecutive defeat across all competitions, adding to the mounting pressure on Guardiola’s side.
Amorim, who has been with Sporting Lisbon, is set to take over as Manchester United’s head coach on November 11, following what was his final home fixture in charge of the Portuguese club. Despite the defeat, Guardiola, known for his sharp wit, took the opportunity to comment on his future meetings with Amorim in English football.
“We will face them two times in the Premier League and maybe the FA Cup,” Guardiola said. “In the Champions League, it is not possible,” he added, referencing the fact that Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City are unlikely to meet again in the tournament this season.
The 39-year-old Amorim has garnered attention for his managerial skills at Sporting, but he is stepping into a Manchester United team that has been struggling both in the Premier League and Europa League. United’s recent form has seen them fall short of expectations, and Amorim’s challenge will be to stabilize the team and push them toward consistent performances.
For Guardiola and Manchester City, the loss to Sporting raised concerns about their form as they face a series of difficult fixtures in both domestic and European competitions. While City has the talent to bounce back, Guardiola’s comments reflect the mounting pressure the team is under after suffering three consecutive defeats, a rarity for the club in recent years. With key matches coming up, both Guardiola and Amorim will be hoping to turn their respective teams’ fortunes around.
Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP delivered a tactical masterclass to secure a 4-1 victory over Manchester City, taking advantage of City’s defensive weaknesses.
Here is how the incoming Man United’s manager masterminded a win;
Sporting’s attacking threat was channeled through their prolific striker, Viktor Gyokeres. Early in the game, Gyokeres breached City’s high defensive line but missed his first chance. He soon redeemed himself, capitalizing on a later opportunity to put Sporting ahead.
City’s vulnerability on the counter provided the perfect opening. Sporting exploited this, with Gyokeres consistently pressing into the gaps in City’s backline.
Principled Possession Play
Despite an early mistake from Hidemasa Morita, which gifted City their first goal, Sporting remained committed to Amorim’s possession-based philosophy.
Their disciplined passing game drew City forward, creating openings that led to Sporting’s impressive comeback.
Just after halftime, Pedro Goncalves bypassed City’s midfield, setting up wing-back Maximiliano Araujo to score within seconds of the restart.
Resilience Under Pressure
Although City dominated the first half with a relentless attack, Sporting’s defensive adjustments after halftime proved crucial.
Amorim’s tactical alertness frustrated City’s offensive flow, keeping stars like Erling Haaland at bay. Bernardo Silva managed to win a penalty, but Haaland’s
miss epitomized City’s struggles.
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