Cunha’s relationship with Amorim appears to have remained strong despite the managerial change, with the forward quick to highlight the human element of Amorim’s leadership and his role in building the current squad. This sentiment comes after a 14-month tenure for Amorim that was marked by significant inconsistency and United's statistically worst season in over half a century.
While his departure was seen by many as a necessary step to stop the rot, Cunha's comments suggest that the atmosphere within the dressing room remained supportive of the manager. The Brazilian clearly believes that the talent Amorim brought to the club is only now beginning to show its true potential under the new guidance of Carrick.
"Many new players came because of him, so I think he also plays a big part in the success we are having now," Cunha explained. He refused to join the chorus of critics who have focused solely on the struggles of the previous regime, adamant that the groundwork for this success was laid by his former boss.