Ruben Amorim is in Sir Alex Ferguson’s mould after David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo comment

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has been labelled a "father figure" by one of his players – a title Sir Alex Ferguson was also given by David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

During Ferguson's celebrated 26-year reign at the Theatre of Dreams, he became well-known for protecting his squad from the weight of media scrutiny and other distractions beyond the pitch. Beckham praised this aspect of Ferguson's management, and he wasn't the only one to do so.

His father-like approach was not only acknowledged by the former England captain but also echoed by Ronaldo and ex-United winger Nani, both of whom found a compassionate leader in the revered Scotsman. Red Devils' fans keen for a return to those halcyon days might find solace in the words of Sporting's Matheus Reis, who has spotted similar paternal qualities in Amorim as those possessed by Ferguson.

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In light of the Portuguese coach's impending move to United, defender Reis opened up regarding the imminent departure and its effect on the team. The 29-year-old boldly stated that Amorim played a "father" role within the club, a sentiment extending beyond just him to numerous others at the Primeira Liga side.

"Gratitude is the word I have for Amorim. People don't know what he means to us," he said to TNT Sports in Brazil. "They only see what happens on the pitch, the victories, the titles we've won... But they can't imagine how many players he has helped, how many players he was like a father to.

"I speak for myself: he believed in me when no one else did. And many other