Ruben Amorim faced the press after Manchester United’s 3–1 defeat to Brighton — their fifth loss in six home meetings with the Seagulls — and delivered one of his most honest assessments since taking charge. The manager admitted both players and fans must “suffer together” during what he describes as one of the worst periods in the club’s modern history.
Softfootball gathered, Amorim emphasised that United are moving in a new direction, but the introduction of fresh ideas has been difficult for the squad to absorb. He highlighted anxiety, pressure, and a lack of structural foundations as major issues preventing the team from progressing.
The manager accepted his share of responsibility, acknowledging that “everyone is underperforming — including myself.” Losing so many games, he said, is unacceptable for any Premier League team, let alone Manchester United.
Despite this, he insisted the only way forward is continuous hard work, consistent training, and repeating the team’s principles until they become natural.
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When asked what he has learned about the squad over the last 10 matches, Amorim was blunt: opponents are outperforming United in pressing, attacking, defending, and teamwork. He described the team as lacking the basic structure required to compete at the highest level. Nervousness and pressure, he said, are weighing heavily on the players, making it difficult to implement new concepts.
Amorim reiterated that he has “not helped the players enough” but remains determined not to abandon his philosophy. He believes United can eventually succeed under his methods, but only if they survive the current run of poor form. “We need to stop the rot,” he stressed.
He also addressed late-game disorganisation, calling it “unacceptable” to see players drifting out of position and losing focus. Only repetition on the training ground, he said, can fix these issues.
On the broader crisis — only two wins in ten matches — Amorim said he fully understands the frustration of fans. He acknowledged the headline he was giving reporters: “Right now, we are the worst Manchester United team in 125 years.” But he insisted that hard work can transform the team from “the worst” to “a good team” again.
Amorim refused to blame Marcus Rashford’s absence for the decline. Rashford, he said, made a personal choice to leave, and he won’t place responsibility for the team’s form on someone no longer at the club. He made clear he will not play individuals who lack the right qualities for his system.
Physicality, focus, and mental strength were recurring themes. The coach said players must become physically stronger, shut out external distractions, and concentrate solely on matches. Pressure and nervousness, he admitted, have been affecting performances significantly.
Ultimately, Amorim concluded that winning is the only medicine. Once the team begins putting victories together, his ideas will become easier to apply and the atmosphere around the club will stabilise. Until then, he urged unity, resilience, and relentless work.
