Draw against Liverpool at Anfield. Strongly! Hard-fought 10-man win in the FA Cup against Arsenal at the Emirates. Awesome! Saved by two late Diallo goals against the Premier League’s weakest club at Old Trafford. Approved. Then 1-3 against Brighton at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Frighteningly weak. When Ruben Amorim sat down at the press conference in front of the English media after another defeat and only two wins in 10 Premier League games, Amorim knew what was coming.
The United manager therefore went on the offensive.
“In ten Premier League games, we have only won twice. I know that. You can imagine what it’s like for a Manchester United fan or me. There has been a new coach, who loses more than the previous coach. I’m aware of that,” Amorim begins, according to The Athletic.
“But as I’ve said before, I’m not going to change. Whatever. I know we can succeed, but we have to survive this moment we are in. I’m not naïve. I know that we have to survive right now,” Amorim continues.
Then the Portuguese serves up the headline of the day.
“We are perhaps the worst team in Manchester United’s history. I know you want a headline, but I say this because we need to acknowledge it and change it.
Ruben Amorim at least calls a spade a spade.
Okay, this is the summary from Amorim after the Brighton loss.
- Amorim is not going to change his game, even if the losses are pouring in
- Now it’s all about surviving in the Premier League
- The recognition that the performances correspond to the weakest in the club’s recent history
- This should change with Amorim’s plan, but don’t expect it to come this season
