‘Doing his job’ – Simon Jordan defends journalist after awkward Ruben Amorim encounter goes viral [Video]

Ruben Amorim was given an awkward introduction to the English media ahead of Sporting’s clash with Manchester City.

One reporter faced backlash for the questions he asked of Amorim, but talkSPORT hosts Simon Jordan and Jim White defended his actions in the face of a difficult situation.

The newly-appointed Manchester United boss continues his farewell tour of Sporting with a mouthwatering Champions League clash at home to City on Tuesday.

The visit of Pep Guardiola’s men will be Amorim’s final game at the Jose Alvalade Stadium before signing off after Sunday’s league trip to Braga.

For Amorim, who speaks English fluently, it has been business as usual including conducting all media duties in his native tongue.

And that’s despite the increasing English media presence at his press conferences since being announced as the new United boss last …