Rubin Emolian led the Sistine Europa League to a 4-1 comeback against Manchester City to add color to his upcoming role as Manchester United's head coach next Monday (11). After the match, the 39-year-old Portuguese mentor resolutely refused to speak to reporters in English, claiming he was in Portugal and sticking to his mother tongue. It is no coincidence that he has been dubbed the "new King of Inch", as he shares the same strong personality as former United boss Moleno.
When Sky Sports reporter Cotterill relentlessly asked twice in a row in English, "How does it feel to be a hero already before you fly to Manchester?" Rubin Emolian, slightly impatient, responded, "Well, I don't speak English, it's Portuguese that's used here." On the third question, Rubin Emolian's emotions got the better of him and he angrily left the locker room.
Inevitably, Rubin Emolian will have to deal with the British media frequently in the future when he takes charge at Manchester United, but it seems that he has not succeeded in adapting. His friction with British journalists has already sparked heated debates. Netizens have speculated that Rubin Emolian's English language skills may be flawed, and are concerned that this may affect his ability to communicate with United's players, which in turn may affect the team's overall performance.
