Manchester United got stunned at Old Trafford again, losing 1-0 to a stubborn 10-man Everton side. Honestly, it was one of those games where nothing really worked. They had the ball, they had chances, but nothing really clicked.
Softfootball understands that this came after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham, where De Ligt’s late header saved a point for Manchester United.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim didn’t hide that he was frustrated. He also made it clear he’s worried about slipping back into the struggles of last season. adding that the team needs to work together and improve.
He said:
Rúben Amorim: I feel afraid of returning to this feeling of last season, that is my biggest fear. We need to work together and we need to be better.
He also added that the recent praise for the team was maybe a bit too early.
He said
Rúben Amorim: We didn’t play well. We didn’t understand and we were going with the flow of the game. That is my biggest concern.These five weeks everyone was praising our evolution and I am always saying same things, we are NOT near..
Right now it’s clear the team are still far from where they need to be. The players don’t seem to react fast enough when the game changes or when a chance comes their way. It feels like the mental side of the team isn’t there yet, and that puts even more weight on Amorim to keep things together.
Basically, the season is still in rebuilding mode. Every game shows how far they are from where they want to be. They need to be sharper and more flexible.
This loss shows United aren’t close to being ready for the kind of consistency the top teams demand. It’s a serious warning that there’s a long way to go, and the next few matches are going to be crucial to see if the team can actually step up.
