Ruben Amorim spotted in hotel gym for ‘massive arm day' as Man Utd boss sneaks in workout before Europa League final
RUBEN AMORIM has hit the gym ahead of tonight's Europa League final.
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Ruben Amorim has been in a relaxed mood ahead of the Europa League final
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Far from being tense ahead of the huge match,
Social media user @utdbelles posted the snap, alongside the caption: "my dads day started at the gym with a special guest".
In the image, Amorim could be seen beaming in his Man Utd training top.
When a fan responded that the Portuguese "doesn't skip leg day", @utdbelles added: "he was apparently having a massive arm day".
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Amorim cut a relaxed figure as he appeared at yesterday's press conference alongside
During the presser, Amorim was asked if he felt fortunate not to be under the same amount of scrutiny as opposite number Ange Postecoglou.
Fernandes interjected, laughing as he said: "He is!"
Taking it in his stride, a
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"But he needs to work on his mindset, on dealing with people!"
Amorim was also asked why he is not "under more pressure".
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The 40-year-old thoughtfully responded: "I don't know. I know that, in this kind of club, also in Tottenham, but especially in Manchester United, it's strange to have some coaches here they lose some games and they are sacked. It's hard to explain.
"I think people are seeing what I'm trying to do. Sometimes I'm thinking more of the club than myself, so people understand, especially the board.
"We have lots of possibilities in this context, it's really hard. I don't know how to explain how the fans like me in this moment. It's hard to explain.
"I will try to prove myself to the fans and to the board but I don't have an explanation for you. Again, I think it's a good thing for me to never worry about that. It's part of being a coach.
"The most important thing is to know what you're doing and I explained everything. Again, before, when I explained about the storm and all the problems we have to the board. So I was clear. I won't change my idea.
"They know they cannot say one thing that I said to get the job and then I change my mind. It was the opposite. I think the board can understand that, the fans can understand that, but we'll reach a moment when we have to win. No matter what."
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