Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim celebrated his 40th birthday with a special dinner at a prestigious Cheshire restaurant, accompanied by his wife Maria Joao Diogo, despite maintaining a strict work schedule for his team.
The Portuguese tactician was spotted at Cibo Restaurant in Wilmslow on Monday, a high-end establishment that has previously welcomed United luminaries such as Sir Alex Ferguson. The restaurant's Hale branch has also been a favorite dining spot for former United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since taking over from Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in November, Amorim's tenure has been marked by mixed fortunes. The former Sporting CP manager recently joked about feeling a decade older than his actual age, suggesting the pressures of managing the Premier League giants have taken their toll. His position could become precarious if results don't improve significantly in the coming weeks.
The statistics paint a concerning picture of Amorim's early days at United, with seven defeats in his first 17 games at the helm. More worryingly, the club has endured its worst home start in the league for 131 years, currently sitting in 12th place. Despite securing a victory against Fulham the day before his birthday, Amorim demonstrated his commitment to turning things around by denying most of his players a day off on Monday.
Looking ahead, Amorim will be hoping to receive a belated birthday gift when his team faces FCSB in their final Europa League group stage match on Thursday, as he continues his efforts to revive Manchester United's fortunes.
