Brutally honest Amorim: 'It's one of the most difficult moments in the history of Man Utd'
Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 31.12.24. | 10:37
The Portuguese has also admitted that his team is in the relegation fight
Man United fans expected that sacking Erik ten Hag would solve all the Red Devils' problems. The Dutchman left, but the problems are still there. Moreover, they seem to be piling up. Ruben Amorim failed to bring anything new (yet) and does not seem like a man with a plan for now.
After the latest defeat to Newcastle (2-0), United are 14th, "only" seven points above the relegation zone. However, as for the Portuguese gaffer, his team is in the relegation battle.
"That is really clear. It's one of the most difficult moments in the history of Man Utd and we have to address it with honesty," Amorim said to Sky Sports.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said he talks about the prospect of relegation because the club needs a “shock”.#MUFC suffered a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle on Monday, leaving them in 14th place, seven points above the relegation zone. It is their lowest position… pic.twitter.com/GtTGb4DxtJ
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) December 31, 2024
The strategist claimed that acknowledging the current situation, no matter how unpleasant it was, is the key to "healing."
"So we have to acknowledge our position, the way you see the league, everybody can beat everybody. So we have to engage and focus on surviving," he stated.
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Finally, the 39-year-old refused to blame his players, taking full responsibility for the recent woeful spell.
"Yeah, it's also my fault in this moment because I think the team know it's not improved. I think it's a little bit lost in this moment, so it's a little bit embarrassing to be Manchester United coach and to lose a lot of games. I am responsible, I don't like to arrive here and make excuses. I think people are tired of excuses in this club," Amorim admitted in the post-game press conference via the club's official website.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 19
Sunday
Leicester - Man.City 0-2 (0-1)
/Savinho 21, Haaland 74/
Crystal Palace - Southampton 2-1 (1-1)
/Chalobah 31, Eze 52 - Dibling 15/
Everton - Nott.Forest 0-2 (0-1)
/Wood 15, Gibbs-White 61/
Fulham - Bournemouth 2-2 (1-0)
/Jimenez 40, Wilson 72 - Evanilson 51, Outtara 89/
Tottenham - Wolverhampton 2-2 (2-1)
/Bentancur 12, Johnson 45+3 - Hwang 7, Larsen 87/
West Ham - Liverpool 0-5 (0-3)
/Diaz 30, Gakpo 40, Salah 44, Alexander-Arnold 54, Jota 84/
Monday
Aston Villa - Brighton 2-2 (1-1)
/Watkins 36 pen, Rogers 47 - Adingra 12, Lamptey 81/
Ipswich - Chelsea 2-0 (1-0)
/Delap 12 pen, Hutchinson 53/
Man Utd - Newcastle 0-2 (0-2)
/Isak 4, Joelinton 19/
Wednesday
20.30: (7.00) Brentford (4.50) Arsenal (1.45)
***odds are subject to change***
