Amorim wary of being seen as the new Ferguson

The incoming Manchester United manager, Rúben Amorim, has claimed supporters will think he is the "new Sir Alex Ferguson" if his current side, Sporting, defeat Manchester City in the Champions League this evening.

- Jamie Jackson

He said that could make expectations of his role at Old Trafford "difficult".

City's visit to the Estádio José Alvalade is Amorim's final home game as the Sporting head coach before taking over at United next Monday. His opening match as Erik ten Hag's successor is on 24 November against Ipswich. His first derby against City will be at the Etihad Stadium on 15 December.

The 39-year-old was asked how he feels about becoming a hero to United supporters by securing a win against their local rivals in matchday four of the new Champions League format. He provided a somewhat cautious response. "I don't think about that," he said.

"My focus is on winning the match for Sporting. The conclusions are not important for me because they could be erroneous: if we win tomorrow they will think the new Alex Ferguson has arrived. That will be very difficult. It could increase expectations, I don't know what is better when I start my new adventure."