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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that he has been in regular contact with legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson since arriving at Old Trafford.
Ferguson retired in 2013 after winning his 13th Premier League title, ending a history-changing reign that began in 1986, although he infamously got off to a rough start.
The Scot, now 83, remains a regular presence at Old Trafford as a director even after his ambassadorial salary was cut as part of austerity measures.
Amorim is the sixth permanent boss appointed in almost 12 years since Ferguson stepped down, with none of the other five failing to meet the previously set standards.
The Portuguese, who will soon turn 40 and is still at the beginning of his coaching career, has shown his willingness to take advantage of the knowledge and experience that Ferguson has to offer.
“I speak to Sir Alex a few times. I try to call him to stay positive,” Amorim said BBC Radio 5 Live during another challenging weekend for the team.
“It’s really good because I feel the history of the club, but it’s really difficult, because they’ve done such a good job, to be the guy leading the team at the moment. It’s really difficult, but we have to believe.”
Amorim was open and honest about United’s shortcomings when he faced the press after the 3-1 defeat, even suggesting his team it could be the worst in the club’s 147-year history. He is also determined to stick to his own tactical system and principles, even as he admits that it has been almost impossible for the players to adapt mid-season and with minimal chances to train.
