Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim Admits to Job Fears After Europa League Final Defeat
Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese manager of Manchester United, has revealed that his team's disappointing loss in the Europa League final was one of the moments he feared he wouldn't last a year in his role. The defeat was just one of 19 losses in his 52 games since taking over as manager a year ago.
Amorim admitted it was tough to take losses, especially when it came down to Manchester United's expectations. "To lose so many games, that was so hard for me," he said. "Because this is Manchester United. Putting all the attention on the Europa League and not winning, that was massive." He reflected on moments where he wondered if it was meant to be for him in the job, but now feels differently.
The manager has faced criticism over his 3-4-3 formation, which some say hasn't worked. Amorim defended his approach, stating that nobody was playing 3-4-3 when he first started thinking about it. He believes this allowed him to understand how to rotate players and make informed purchasing decisions.
Amorim outlined his reasoning for trusting the system, saying it's easier to find players who fit into a clear idea of play rather than trying to adapt after buying them. When asked if he plans to sign a midfielder in January, he emphasized that the World Cup would bring changes, with some players potentially leaving and others returning.
The manager added that Manchester United doesn't just buy one player at a time based on current needs but also considers long-term growth. "We are not just buying one guy because we feel in December that we need this kind of player now," he said.
Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese manager of Manchester United, has revealed that his team's disappointing loss in the Europa League final was one of the moments he feared he wouldn't last a year in his role. The defeat was just one of 19 losses in his 52 games since taking over as manager a year ago.
Amorim admitted it was tough to take losses, especially when it came down to Manchester United's expectations. "To lose so many games, that was so hard for me," he said. "Because this is Manchester United. Putting all the attention on the Europa League and not winning, that was massive." He reflected on moments where he wondered if it was meant to be for him in the job, but now feels differently.
The manager has faced criticism over his 3-4-3 formation, which some say hasn't worked. Amorim defended his approach, stating that nobody was playing 3-4-3 when he first started thinking about it. He believes this allowed him to understand how to rotate players and make informed purchasing decisions.
Amorim outlined his reasoning for trusting the system, saying it's easier to find players who fit into a clear idea of play rather than trying to adapt after buying them. When asked if he plans to sign a midfielder in January, he emphasized that the World Cup would bring changes, with some players potentially leaving and others returning.
The manager added that Manchester United doesn't just buy one player at a time based on current needs but also considers long-term growth. "We are not just buying one guy because we feel in December that we need this kind of player now," he said.
I gotta say, Ruben Amorim's been through a tough spell at Man U and it's no surprise he's having job fears after the Europa League final loss 
. 19 losses in 52 games is a lot to take, especially with all that pressure on his shoulders as the Red Devils boss 
. The criticism about his 3-4-3 formation has been harsh, but I think he's got a point - nobody was playing it like he is when he first started thinking about it 
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. He's not just buying players because they're needed now, but also thinking about long-term growth 
. That makes sense to me - you can't rush these things. Fingers crossed he turns it around soon and proves his doubters wrong 
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. Their expectations are huge, and it's not just about winning matches, but also about the brand and the fans' trust. I think he's being pretty brave by sticking with his 3-4-3 formation despite the criticism - at least he's consistent, right? 
. Fingers crossed they turn things around soon - the fans (and the manager) need a win! 
. His 3-4-3 formation is definitely being questioned by fans and critics, but I think it's cool that he stuck with his guns and isn't changing things just because others say so 
. the fact that he's looking at long-term growth and not just making impulse buys is really smart 
. fingers crossed he can turn things around and get that Europa League win next time 
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. I feel bad for him, to be honest. Maybe he just needs some more time to get it right? 
I mean, 3-4-3 formation is a risk, but hey, at least he's sticking with it, right? 
Just gotta see how it all plays out in the next transfer window 
but at the same time, I can kinda get why people would doubt him after those 19 losses 
. Manchester United has such high expectations, and it's hard to live up to that pressure 
- signing one player doesn't always solve everything, especially when you consider long-term growth 
. Fingers crossed they get it sorted out soon 
It's all about being flexible and finding the right players for the role, you know? Instead, they're just trying to fit square pegs into the existing puzzle. And honestly, it feels like Manchester United is playing with a bunch of players who aren't really clicking together. 
He's already had a tough time, and 19 losses in 52 games is no joke 
Plus, the pressure to perform at Old Trafford can be overwhelming, especially when you're up against big expectations like the Europa League final. I get that he defended his 3-4-3 formation, but it's hard not to wonder if that's part of the problem 
And let's be real, signing a midfielder in January is just gonna be part of the drama 
. 19 losses in 52 games is a lot, and losing in the europa league final is just devastating 
. but you know what's even tougher? being in his shoes and wondering if he's good enough 
. i think it's amazing that he's owning up to his fears and trying to learn from them 
. focusing on long-term growth over short-term fixes is so important for any team 
. let's send ruben amorim some positive vibes and hope he bounces back stronger from this 
i mean, you can't win 'em all, right? but seriously, his system isn't working and it's affecting the team's performance... a 3-4-3 formation is old news now btw 
, 19 losses in 52 games is crazy... like what was going through his head during those games? 
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now everyone's playing 4-2-3-1 or whatever. Anyway, gotta feel for the guy, he's trying to adapt and all that, I guess what I'm saying is, yeah, it's tough to take losses, especially at Man U 
how can u just start implementin a system and expect results right away? i need some stats or data to back up his claim, not just his word. what about the transfer market? he's talkin bout buying players who fit into a clear idea of play but that sounds like a pretty vague target. how does he know which players r the "right" ones? 
. I mean, who wouldn't be scared after a tough loss like that? But instead of giving up, he's taking responsibility and working on solutions 
. Plus, I love how he's focusing on finding players who fit into the team's clear idea of play - that's some top-level recruitment strategy right there 
. maybe he'll come out stronger on the other side 
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, not everyone can be a success story right away...