Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United, with the club sitting sixth in the Premier League. The 40-year-old's departure was confirmed on Monday morning after less than 14 months in charge.
Former Benfica and Portugal striker Nuno Gomes has tipped Amorim to one day take charge of Benfica. Gomes met with Amorim and Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana after the Manchester derby in September, when Benfica manager Bruno Lage was days from being sacked.
Gomes, a candidate for Benfica's vice presidency, said: 'I am convinced that Ruben Amorim will one day be Benfica's coach.' He revealed that he had previously recommended Amorim for the Benfica B job, but Amorim declined while at Casa Pia.
Amorim won two league titles with Sporting CP before moving to Manchester United. Benfica currently sit third in the Primeira Liga under Jose Mourinho, while interim boss Darren Fletcher will lead United against Burnley in midweek.
