Ruben Amorim's devastated reaction in training speaks volumes about new Man United boss

Ruben Amorim's passion for the beautiful game often saw him wearing his heart on his sleeve during his time as a player.

The 39-year-old is set to manage his first match with Manchester United, who prepare to face Ipswich Town away on Sunday (November 24).

Amorim, who enjoyed a lengthy career at Benfica and on the international stage with Portugal, called time on a 13-year playing career in 2016, having spent the lion's share in his native land aside from a spell with Qatari side Al-Wakrah.

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An insight into Amorim's fiery nature came to light via his coach during his Al-Wakrah days, Mauricio Larriera, hinting at the intense will to win that he could bring to the Red Devils' camp.

Speaking to O Jogo about Amorim's stint in Qatar and his behaviour in training, Larriera recalled: "He always played very well, but unfortunately he was sent off in one game. No, in two. And he apologised to me for it. It's part of the game, but he was even more upset than me when things didn't work out. The impotence he felt overcame him.

"In one game he got two yellows and we ended up losing. In the other it was for a foul, a bit due to tiredness and a bit due to impotence. He felt very powerless. In training he'd get upset and we'd say to him, 'Ruben, please don't get upset'. Sometimes it was him, 'Mauricio, please don't get upset'.

"He didn't understand certain things, Qatar was in the process of growth. When he was angry, I'd hug him and say, 'relax, Qatar is like that'. He'd tell me the same thing."

The same unbridled passion has