Ruben Amorim has revealed that the 'scars' of Manchester United players are too deep to improve the situation in the club in the future.
The Red Devils tolerate one of the worst campaigns in their history, with the club in 15th place in the Premier League, with only 33 points.
United is currently 16 points above the city of Ipswich, which are placed in the relegation zone, and 37 behind the League leaders, Liverpool.
Ruben Amorim's side was beaten from both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup after their defeats by Fulham and Tottenham respectively.
In addition, in an interview with Sky Sports on Sunday, the Portuguese gave the challenge to turn things around in Old Trafford after several disappointing months among the new manager.
“To tell you the truth, I feel that there are sometimes scars in our team, in our players,” said the 40-year-old specialist.
'They are good players, but they are (scars) so deep, they are here so long that this is difficult to change things at one time.
Amorim arrived in Old Trafford in November last year after long -term negotiations on his departure from Sporting Lisbon, which ended with United who paid the £ 8.3 million release clause to secure the deal.
The 40-year-old was one of the most hunted young managers on the market after he enjoyed four and a half successful years in Portugal.
Amorim ended the 19 -year -old title Drought of Sporting in his first full season when he led the club to a double gold – Taca da Liga and the Primeira Liga.
Now the Portuguese has a 12 -month contract extension with the Red Devils on top of its deal of two and a half season.
“Some players had one coach and then come a new coach, New Hope, New Momentum and then we go to the same place,” he added.
'Imagine this for every person, in every job. Imagine this as a player, with all media and social media. So it's really hard to turn things around. '
Amorim was brought in to replace the former United manager Erik ten Hag after the two and a half years in the club of the Dutchman.
In his last full term, the Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League, with a negative target difference, but managed to secure the Carabao Cup trophy at the end of the season against Rivals Manchester City.
The Dutch manager was given the opportunity to continue working at the start of the next campaign after a long -term board review.
However, he saw his exit after the results did not improve, with United only won three of their opening of nine league games.
Amorim's only realistic hope is the Europa League triumph, where the Red Devils finished in third place in the group phase.
They started their knockout phase with a tough journey to San Sebastian against Real Sociedad in the last 16.
The game in Real Arena ended with 1-1 on the Scoresheets after Mikel Oyarzabal equalized with the striker of Joshua Zirzkee, with both goals in the second half.
Amorim's men are ready for a home game against Arsenal on Sunday, followed by the second draw against Sociedad on Thursday.
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