Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United players and supporters that they will continue to suffer until the end of the season.
United’s 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion it was the sixth Premier League home defeat of the season and the fourth under Amorim’s management.
The Portuguese boss pulled no punches in his post-match media duties, suggesting United’s current squad it may be the worst in the club’s 147-year history. And he warned that there may be more pain ahead for all concerned, reiterating that he will not alter his beliefs and methods to change things.
“That’s clear to me. With me, it’s clear that I’m not going to change the way I look at the game,” Amorim said, when asked if it was time to do things differently. “I am very clear. The players will suffer and the fans will suffer. I am very sorry, I have a way of doing it.
“We have to survive this moment and it is very clear to everyone what we will do. I have explained this situation. I will play like me, because that was the idea. I was very clear in everything, with the fans. , the board and everyone .
“They knew what to expect with me. But that’s not the important thing, it’s not acceptable to lose so many games. In five games at home, to lose four and win one, it’s very difficult for any club. Imagine that at home. Manchester United – So we have to improve.”
Amorim’s honesty led him to admit that United “need to be a different team” if they are to progress, with the former Sporting CP boss admitting that things were too easy for a Brighton side who he is now just four points from the match. Premier Leaguethe first four.
“You have to understand the moment, but also understand that it’s not about losing so many games in the Premier League, regardless of the situation. It doesn’t matter the moment. It shouldn’t happen,” Amorim said.
“They were comfortable and we tried with not very good football. You can watch this game and you don’t remember anything. We can’t finish the game like that either, with everyone out of position. So we have to finish the game in a different way . No matter the result, we have to be a different team.”
