Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said that addressing the Premier League club’s issues is frustrating, but he remains confident in his ability to overcome them. United will visit Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day, aiming to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.
Amorim has overseen six Premier League matches since taking over as Manchester United manager, managing just two wins alongside three losses and a draw. This inconsistency left United in 13th place on Christmas Day—their lowest position at this point of the season since 1986.
A dramatic comeback victory against rivals Manchester City was overshadowed by consecutive defeats-a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the league and a 4-3 exit to Tottenham in the League Cup quarter-finals.
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Marcus Rashford’s absence from United’s last three games has intensified scrutiny. Rashford, now 27, hinted at a possible departure, stating he was “ready for a new challenge” in a recent interview. Amorim, however, made it clear that his stance remained unchanged.
“Some guys have a big responsibility here because they have been here for a long time,” Amorim said, emphasising the need for key players like Rashford to step up. “If you have big talent, we need big performance, big responsibility, big engagement to push everybody forward in this moment.”
Acknowledging the gravity of United’s situation, Amorim described the current period as “one of the lowest moments in our club.” Yet, he remains confident in his ability to guide the team through these challenges.
“I know what I am going to do. That is so clear for me,” Amorim told reporters. “I will not say I am feeling relaxed because I am really frustrated. It is a very difficult moment, but we will solve problems step by step and find answers for everything.”
Looking ahead to the Boxing Day clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Amorim stressed the importance of securing a win to lift the spirits. “I just want to win. I don’t care about Christmas. I’m just focused on what we need to do for the next match,” he said.
The Portuguese manager also confirmed ongoing injury issues, with Matthijs de Ligt and Victor Lindelof remaining sidelined. Amorim emphasised the need to manage player workloads carefully to avoid further setbacks.
Despite the immediate struggles, Amorim reaffirmed his commitment to a long-term rebuild at United. “We are trying to address everything. I know there is a long-term project, and we are focused on that. If we have injuries, it’s a big problem,” he admitted.
