Ruben Amorim says Man United gamers anxious and afraid

Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim has made the considerably worrying declare that his present squad of gamers are “anxious” and even “afraid” on the pitch for the time being.

The Portuguese tactician solely just lately took over as Man Utd supervisor after the staff’s poor type earlier within the season noticed Erik ten Hag sacked by the Crimson Devils.

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Amorim seemed vastly promising after doing an excellent job as Sporting Lisbon supervisor, however the United job is proving very troublesome to this point, and he’s advised it’s due to an anxious group of gamers.

See beneath for Amorim’s worrying quotes, as relayed by journalist Fabrizio Romano on X…

?? Rúben Amorim: “The gamers are anxious and typically afraid on the pitch. We’ve got to deal with that”.

“We’d like the leaders to step as much as assist the opposite guys – and I’m probably the most accountable particular person right here to enhance the performances”.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2025

Amorim mentioned: “The gamers are anxious and typically afraid on the pitch. We’ve got to deal with that. We’d like the leaders to step as much as assist the opposite guys – and I’m probably the most accountable particular person right here to enhance the performances. I’m on it.”

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Ruben Amorim consoles his Manchester United gamers (Photograph by Matt McNulty/Getty Pictures)

Even when followers weren’t anticipating miracles from Amorim right away, this has maybe been a worse begin than some would have anticipated underneath the brand new supervisor.

One imagines MUFC might genuinely discover themselves in a relegation battle if issues don’t enhance quickly, so it will likely be fascinating to see how Amorim can adapt to his present scenario.

Thus far, the previous Sporting boss has been eager to implement his type and philosophy, however it’s maybe proving troublesome with out having his personal gamers within the squad.

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After a number of switch home windows, Amorim is perhaps higher in a position to play the type of soccer he desires, so might he do nicely to strive one thing totally different and concentrate on getting outcomes on the board for now?

On the flip facet, some ache now is perhaps price it in the long term if United can enhance their all-round method, however there’s additionally absolutely the danger of some actually poor outcomes that would drag the membership even additional down the desk.