My Job Is hard – United Manager

Last month, following yet another humbling defeat, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim declared that his current squad might be the worst in the club’s storied history.

If his statement was meant to spark a revival, it has failed. Instead, United’s performances have only reinforced his harsh assessment.

The team’s league campaign sank to a new low on Sunday after a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, a side that has also struggled for form in recent months. James Maddison, returning from injury, netted the winner for Spurs, while United squandered crucial opportunities to equalize—Alejandro Garnacho being the most wasteful.

This latest setback leaves the Red Devils in 15th place in the Premier League, with a dismal -7 goal difference. The team now sits closer to the relegation zone than to a Champions League qualification spot, adding to the growing concerns at Old Trafford.

The situation worsened this week with injuries to key players, including star winger Amad Diallo, one of the few bright sparks this season, who could now miss the remainder of the campaign.

After the defeat, Amorim acknowledged the mounting challenges. “What you see and discuss every week, I see too. I have a lot of problems, and my job is extremely difficult here. But I stick with my beliefs,” he told Sky Sports.

“You grow and learn. We must face this, not run away. Losing so many games is painful, but things can change in a week,” he added.

There was much excitement at United when Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as manager in November.

Everyone knew the team would need time to adapt to his demanding style of play and that this season would perhaps be used as a transitional period to bring about the change that’s been needed for so long.

But no one, perhaps including Amorim himself, could have predicted just how low United’s performances would have dipped.

Under the Portuguese manager, who was incredibly successful at previous club Sporting CP, the Red Devils have now lost eight of the 14 Premier League matches he’s been at the helm.

The players still look short of confidence and the new boss must now navigate the next few games without some senior players missing through injury.

Against Tottenham, United’s bench consisted almost entirely of youth players, many of whom had little to no experience of the senior game.

But despite the dire situation, Amorim is standing true to his values and said he isn’t concerned about the mounting pressure on his own job.

“I am not worried. Of course, I understand our fans and what the people in the media think about it. I just want to finish the league strong and not worry about me. I’m worried about the club, I’m worried about the team, the players. I hate to lose, that feeling is the worst thing,” he added.

“I am really confident in my work. I just want to win games. I’m more concerned about the club and the situation we are in. The place in the table is my worry, I am not worried about me.”

United has another tough fixture on Saturday as it faces an in-form Everton in the league. The match will take on even more meaning as former United manager David Moyes has now taken the reins with the Toffees.

Source: CNN Sports