Ruben Amorim felt 'powerless' and 'upset' in training during his time playing in Qatar, according to his former coach Mauricio Larriera. The Manchester United manager played for Qatar Stars League side Al-Wakrah during the 2015/16 season, where he worked under Uruguayan coach Larriera.
Larriera revealed that Amorim's frustrations sometimes got the better of him, driven by his high standards and desire for the team to improve. 'He was even more upset than me when things didn't work out,' Larriera told O Jogo last year. 'In training he'd get upset and we'd say to him, 'Ruben, please don't get upset'.'
The former coach recalled that Amorim was sent off twice during matches, apologising for his conduct. Larriera described the midfielder as 'very interested in all our plans, game plans, everything,' but did not initially realise Amorim was thinking of becoming a coach.
After retiring at the age of 32, Amorim began his coaching career at Casa Pia in 2018, later moving to Braga where he won the Taca da Liga. He then spent four successful years at Sporting CP, winning two Primeira Liga titles and two Taca da Ligas.
Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager in November last year. In his first season, United finished 15th in the Premier League, their worst-ever finish, and lost in the Europa League final to Tottenham.
