Ruben Amorim Acknowledges Criticism Amid Struggles at Manchester United

Ruben Amorim Acknowledges Criticism Amid Struggles at Manchester United

Ruben Amorim Acknowledges Criticism Amid Struggles at Manchester United

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has acknowledged his challenging record and stated that it is "normal" for club legends to voice their criticisms.

On Tuesday, Wayne Rooney, United's all-time leading goalscorer, expressed his discontent on his BBC podcast, stating that "the soul has gone" from the club.

Since taking charge, Amorim has secured only 18 wins out of 49 matches, with a mere nine victories from 33 Premier League games, and he has yet to achieve back-to-back wins in the league.

While senior sources at Old Trafford insist that Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to support Amorim, a loss against newly promoted Sunderland on Saturday could spark renewed speculation regarding his future, especially with another two-week international break approaching.

Responding to Rooney's remarks, Amorim said, "It is normal. You can’t run away from the results. There is also the baggage from last season, but for me, last season doesn’t matter."

Despite last season's disappointing performance, where United finished 15th—its worst result since the 1973-74 relegation season—and lost in the Europa League final, supporters have remained hopeful for improvement this season.

Amorim reassured fans that the situation would get better, as he would have more time to work with his players without the distraction of midweek European competitions.

However, the start of the season has not unfolded as anticipated, with United suffering three defeats in their first six matches and currently sitting 14th in the league table.

When asked what guarantees he could provide to supporters regarding an improvement, Amorim stated, "It’s not the time to say; it is the time to show. I look at the games this season, and for me, they are completely different, but I have nothing to say at this moment."

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