The Portuguese coach, who has signed with the Red Devils until June 2027, has the mission of turning around the Mancunian club and restoring its image.
Defeated by Arsenal this Wednesday with a score of 2 goals to 0, the former Sporting Lisbon player has his work cut out for him and is already sounding the alarm to his players. At a press conference, the 39-year-old man did not hesitate to send messages to his men.
“ We are a big club, but we are not a big team. We know it, so it’s not a problem to say it. We need to believe in it more. We have done good things, but we feel that there is still a lot to do. We have to be better in the final third,” he told reporters.
Before continuing: “ This will not change the past glory, but our players must understand that our situation is difficult. We are not the best team in the championship, but our past is the best in the championship. » He believes, for example, that his team is not making enough effort. “ We have a problem, but we need to focus on the details. For example, it is impossible to win the Premier League without a team that does not run. We can make a starting XI with the best players on the planet, but without running, they will not win. We have to run like mad dogs, otherwise we won’t win. The problem is whether they can cope with it. If they are used to it in training, they will do it in matches. They can improve. You can’t be faster, but you can run more in training. » The message is clear.
