Pep Guardiola has called Ruben Amorim a “top manager” after the Portuguese head coach was sacked by Man Utd on Monday.Â
Amorim was let go by the club after comments he made following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday.
The 45-year-old insisted he was the team’s manager and not the head coach, despite his official title, and hinted at disagreements behind the scenes.
Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Brighton on Wednesday, Guardiola pointed out that managers are getting less time in the job after Chelsea also parted ways with Enzo Maresca last week.
“It’s a fact. Less time. Like what happened with Enzo,” he said.
“I can’t say anything out of respect for the players and the institutions of Chelsea and Manchester United.
“All I can say is Ruben is a top manager. The decision has been made by our neighbours but I wish Ruben all the best for the future.”
Guardiola had sympathy for Amorim as the former Man Utd was dealing with a raft of absences due to injury and AFCON.
“If you don’t get results, it doesn’t matter,” he added. “The past or present. Every manager is hired for their ideas and they are sacked for their results.
“Sometimes you need a process and time. With United, they draw three games at home against Everton, Bournemouth – their opponents did an incredible job but the results will be close to Arsenal.
“The gaps are sometimes so small. In their last game United had a lot of absences and sometimes it is hard to cope. When important players are not available it is always difficult.
“But, the reason why? To be honest, I don’t know.”
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