David Hytner was our man at San Mamés, and his verdict is in. Here it is! Congratulations to Tottenham Hotspur for slaking their long major-trophy thirst, commiserations to Manchester United, and thanks to you, dear reader, for following this MBM.
A downcast yet determined Ruben Amorim has a word with TNT Sports. “We suffered a goal … especially in the second half we were in control of the game … we had situations to score … we tried everything … we start the first five, seven minutes but lost a little control and suffered a goal … the rest of the game we had clear chances to score but we didn’t score … we started the second half quite well, so changing, just so people could see we have changed something, is not my way of doing things … we were on top … when I felt we needed a different player, we put a different player … this moment is not to talk about [the future for United] … it’s time to give space to the winners and to deal with the pain of losing … then we go forward … we will find a way to make the team better … I am confident that I am still the guy … more than the beginning … I know it is going to be tough … I know the patience of the fans will be short in the next season … but I guarantee to you I will not quit … I will not go away … I am really confident … I know the club … I understand what the team needs … I have more tools to do my job … if [the club bigwigs] say it is better to change, I will leave the next day with no compensation … I rely so much in my confidence, the way I do my job, I do not worry about that … I am really confident I can do my job if the board wants me.”
