Fans ‘cringe so hard’ at ‘incredibly awkward’ Ruben Amorim interview as new Man Utd manager is grilled by reporter [Video]

RUBEN AMORIM was involved in an awkward moment with an English journalist ahead of Sporting Lisbon’s game against Manchester City.

The new Manchester United manager, 39, will face off against Pep Guardiola‘s side in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Ruben Amorim had an awkward exchange in his press conference on TuesdayCredit: PA

He was unwilling to speak English which led to a moment fans labelled ‘cringe’Credit: X

He has the opportunity to beat the Red Devils’ local rivals before he even arrives at Old Trafford on November 11.

And on Monday he was quizzed about earning a win over the Premier League champions by Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill.

But Cotterill was keen for Amorim to speak in English… which led to an awkward moment between the pair.

The Sky Sports journalist asked: “I wondered if you were aware that obviously to win tomorrow night will be brilliant for your current club [Sporting] but also …

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