Manager Ruben Amorim says he knows his job is at risk if he can't reverse Manchester United's alarming ranking, and says supporters are “sick and tired” of the team's shortcomings. I admitted it. Amorim said he is fully aware of the precarious business situation and is determined to grow under pressure.
The manager said United were not out of danger, having paid €10 million (about 830 million yen) to terminate his contract with Sporting in November, in order to prevent increased scrutiny. said he knows he has to win. João Pereira, who replaced Amorim at Sporting, was sacked this week after eight games in charge.
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United have lost five of their last seven games in all competitions, including four of their last five in the Premier League. Defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day left United in 14th place, eight points above the relegation zone and 11 points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, with Amorim ruling out United's chances of qualifying for European football.
“Being Manchester United's manager is never comfortable under any circumstances. I know the business I'm in,” Amorim said. “Regardless of whether they paid the buyout or not, we know if we don't win.” [for me] Or not, every manager knows they're at risk, and I like that. I like it because it's my job. You could argue that I've been here a month and I've been trained four times. [sessions]but can't win. That's the reality and I'm very happy with it. ”
United have conceded goals directly from corners in consecutive games, including defeats against Tottenham and Molineux in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Amorim felt he was thwarted by goalkeeper Andre Onana on both occasions, but insisted his players “shouldn't cry about it” and instead United should take inspiration from their opponents. He suggested that. “We have to focus on doing the same for the opponent. That's my goal,” he said. “Just copy it.”
Asked about the challenges of hosting Newcastle on Monday after losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, Amorim added: for a moment. You have to expect that Newcastle's play near the box will make the stadium tense and the players will have to deal with that. We want to be competitive and aim to win the game. ”
