Ruben Amorim teases Hugo Viana before Manchester derby

Ruben Amorim's United and Hugo Viana's City square off in the Manchester derby, valid for the fourth round of the Premier League

The fourth round of the Premier League pits the Manchester rivals in an intense duel. United and City square off, with the reunion between Ruben Amorim and Hugo Viana. Before the match, the former coach of Sporting teased the former sporting director of the lions, admitting he wants the victory,

"We are at different clubs. We usually have dinner together, but we don't talk about football. I'm red, he's blue. We are close friends and that will not change. I want to win on Sunday and that's it", assured the former Sporting coach, in the preview to the derby.

Ruben Amorim was asked about possible changes in goal, but assured that he will not make changes: " Altay will continue. Lammens is a goalkeeper with a lot of potential, but, for me, it's clear that Altay will start", he shot, before talking about André Onana, who moved to Trabzonspor .

"I think we understood that a change was needed and, sometimes, it's hard to explain the reason. Sometimes, it's the moment, bad luck at some points. Our idea was to make a change in the goalkeepers, but I wish him the best ", admitted the ex Sporting.

The Manchester derby is scheduled for next Sunday, September 14th and will be played at the Ettihad Stadium, home of City. The kick-off of the match that pits Ruben Amorim's team against Hugo Viana's is scheduled for 16:30.

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