Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United head coach, finds himself under increasing pressure following a tumultuous start to the season. After a disappointing defeat to Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, Amorim admitted that "something has to change" at Old Trafford. His remarks have fueled speculation about his future with the club, leading to questions about his commitment and the team's direction.
Amorim's emotional response to the Carabao Cup exit has been a major talking point. He confessed, "sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years". He acknowledged that his emotions sometimes get the better of him and admitted to being "so frustrated and annoyed" after the loss. Despite the criticism, Amorim has stated that he will not change how he interacts with the media and will continue to express his honest feelings. "This is my way of doing things and I'm going to be like that," he asserted.
Adding to the uncertainty, reports suggest that some within the United dressing room are questioning Amorim's tactics and man-management skills. It has even been suggested that there is a feeling he might resign. However, Amorim has dismissed these rumors, stating that he believes he will remain the manager of Manchester United. When asked if he was confident he would still be in charge after the international break, Amorim responded, "I don't know what is going to happen, that is my idea. I am not going to promise you nothing...I am the manager of Manchester United, and I think that is not going to change".
Despite the external pressures and internal doubts, Amorim maintains that he is confident he can turn things around. He stated that he has seen the players perform well in tough matches and that training has been much better. "Yes, it depends on the day! I am confident as I saw them play really well in tough matches and I see it in training, training is so much better. I was shocked [at Grimsby]," he said. He also pointed out that small differences, such as Matheus Cunha scoring a penalty, could change the narrative.
Amorim has also addressed transfer speculation surrounding key players like Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho. While he refrained from commenting on any deals that have not been made official, he emphasized his desire for Mainoo to stay and fight for his place. "I want Kobbie to stay and he needs to fight for his place," Amorim said. "We need Kobbie. That is not going to change".
As Manchester United faces Burnley in their next Premier League match, the spotlight remains firmly on Ruben Amorim. The team's performance and Amorim's demeanor will be closely scrutinized as he seeks to silence the doubts and guide the club back to its former glory. The question remains: will Amorim's defiance and confidence be enough to weather the storm, or will the pressure ultimately lead him to reconsider his position at Old Trafford?.
