Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has slammed his players after they suffered a 2-0 loss against West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday. This was United’s 17th loss of the season as their tumultuous run in the Premier League continued.
The Portuguese manager had taken over the coaching baton from Erik Ten Hag in early November 2024 but admitted that his job could be at stake if this poor run of form continues for the club.
Amorim admitted he was embarrassed by the Red Devils’ form. United are 16th in the Premier League, and are set for their lowest league finish since relegation to the second tier in 1974.
“How is a manager of Manchester United supposed to feel in this position? Embarrassed and it’s hard to accept,” Amorim said.
“For me, the biggest concern is that feeling that it’s OK.
“We cannot change our position so much so it’s OK. That is the biggest problem in our club in this moment because we are losing the feeling of we are a massive club and it’s the end of the world to lose a game at home.
“I think that is the biggest concern in our club.”
Asked whether he felt there was a “culture issue” within the squad, Amorim said: “I think it’s the feeling. I will not talk about culture, but it’s a feeling and it’s the most dangerous feeling we have in a big club.
“I have that feeling, that lack of urgency in everything we do. It’s a big concern.”
Amorim has a contract until 2027 but indicated that he will not stay longer at the club if he cannot turn a corner.
“I don’t want to talk about players. I’m talking about myself,” he said.
“I’m talking about the culture in the club and the culture in the team.
“We need to be really strong in the summer and be brave. We will not have a next season like this if we start like this. If the feeling is still here we should give space to different persons.”
Manchester United will next face Chelsea on Friday at the Stamford Bridge.
