As the clock strikes 00:30 GMT, the 16th round of the English Premier League is set to begin with a top-of-the-table clash as Manchester United take on Manchester City away from home. As the match is about to kick off, United's new blood Lisandro Martinez (nicknamed "Lima") was full of praise for the team's manager Eric Ten Hag (hereinafter referred to as "Amorim"), and talked about his admiration for the Dutch coach in an interview. He also talked about his impression of the Dutch coach.
"Amorim's performance was nothing short of impeccable and he fully lived up to the expectations we had of him, which I couldn't be happier about. I was impressed by his passion, his energy and his tactical layout in possession and defense. The whole coaching team and the team are full of energy, as if it were a harmonious piece of music, full of positive energy." Lima had this to say.
"Amorim and I share the same tactical philosophy and we both love passionate soccer. When our love of soccer matches the coach's tactics, we can quickly build a rapport. As a result, Amorim has brought many positive changes to the team, which is a valuable asset for each of us." Lima went on to elaborate.
Lima also recalled his first encounter with Amorim: "I remember the game against Sporting Portugal when I represented the team in the Champions League at Ajax and that was the first time I witnessed Amorim play. His style and the team's performance left a deep mark on me, and since then I have been following him and have become interested in his coaching style."
As Manchester United's heavyweight reinforcement this summer, Lima has integrated quickly after joining the team and has emerged as an outstanding defender and leader. Facing the powerful Manchester City, Lima will join hands with his teammates, under the leadership of Amorim, and give his all to try to win the game.
