Man Utd Boss Amorim Admits He Can't Avoid Underwhelming Performance
Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim endures the strain during their three-one loss at opponents
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admits he is unable to conceal from his disappointing record and believes it is expected that Old Trafford former stars are questioning him.
Recently, United's all-time scorer Wayne Rooney stated on his show that "the heart has disappeared" from his old team.
The Portuguese manager has secured just eighteen victories from his forty-nine games in charge, including nine out of thirty-three in the English top flight, where he has yet to record back-to-back consecutive victories.
Although high-level club insiders are certain that the INEOS chief continues to be supportive the manager, failure to overcome recently promoted their next opponents on the weekend will spark renewed rumors about his role heading into the upcoming fortnight pause in domestic football.
"This is understandable," commented the Portugal-born coach, when asked about the former striker's remarks. "One can't escape from the outcomes."
"Furthermore you have the legacy from the previous campaign, [although] last season for me is irrelevant."
Fan Reaction and Current Situation
Manchester United's followers remained supportive of Amorim following the previous campaign's dismal showing, when they finished 15th in the table - their lowest finish since the 1973/74 demotion campaign - and were beaten in the European showpiece, in the belief that this season would be considerably improved.
The manager assured supporters the situation would get better because he had greater time to prepare with his team without the midweek commitment of continental football.
However is not how the opening six fixtures have developed as United have experienced 3 defeats already and find themselves fourteenth in the league.
Manager's Response to Concerns
When questioned what promises he could give followers that the situation will improve, the manager stated: "It's not the moment to talk, it is the moment to prove."
"I analyze the matches this season and, for me, they are entirely varied, but I have nothing to comment at present."
- Manchester United currently occupy the fourteenth place in the Premier League
- Amorim has won just 18 of his forty-nine matches in charge
- Wayne Rooney recently criticized the club's current direction
- The upcoming fixture against their opponents is crucial for the manager's future
