Ruben Amorim insists he 'still loves' Manchester United despite masterminding AC Milan victory over former club
Ruben Amorim led his AC Milan side to a 4-2 victory over his former club, Manchester United, in a pre-season friendly. Despite his history with the Red Devils, Amorim maintained a professional and positive attitude, stating he holds no negative feelings toward the club.
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It provides insight into the professional dynamics of high-profile football management and the emotional aspect of returning to a former club.
Ruben Amorim has opened up on his enduring affection for Manchester United after leading his AC Milan side to a clinical victory over the Red Devils in Poland. The Portuguese tactician, who endured a difficult stint at Old Trafford, insists there is no bad blood between him and the club that dismissed him earlier this year.
Amorim enjoyed a winning reunion with United as Milan recorded a 4-2 victory in a high-scoring pre-season friendly in Wroclaw. Despite United taking the lead through a Harry Maguire header, the Rossoneri demonstrated superior efficiency in the final third. Samuel Chukwueze initially levelled the scores before a frantic second-half spell saw the Italian giants pull away. Patrick Dorgu restored United's lead in the 51st minute, but Alphadjo Cisse equalized six minutes later. Milan ultimately emerged victorious thanks to goals from Goncalo Ramos and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
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