Manchester United will end the season in crisis after a campaign that started badly under Erik ten Hag became worse when Ruben Amorim was persuaded to leave Sporting Lisbon in November
Ruben Amorim admitted that he did not know how bad Manchester United was when he was appointed manager – or how long it takes to get it right. United will end the season in Crisis after a campaign that started badly under Erik ten Hag became even worse when Amorim was persuaded to leave Sporting Lisbon to succeed the Dutchman in November.
The Reds end a place above the relegation zone if they are beaten on the last day by Aston Villa and Tottenham wins a point against Brighton – only four days after the London club United defeated in the Europa League final to qualify for the Champions League.
Amorim said: “I don't regret it, but I suffer as every mancunian to see all the things. Yes, the problems for me are deeper than I thought because I looked, I can feel it during the training in Carrington because of all our organization.
“Het gaat om de stabiliteit in onze club. Alles verandert, alle afdelingen veranderen. In zes maanden doen we alles, dus alles is moeilijker. Ik denk dat we enkele stappen ondernemen om dingen te verbeteren. Dat kan je niet zien omdat de resultaten zo slecht zijn, maar we zijn nu op een betere plek, dat ik nu op een betere plek bevindt, dat ik nu op een betere plek bevindt, dat ik nu op een betere plek bevindt, dat ik nu op een betere plek kan zijn, dat ik nu op een betere plek kan zijn, dat ik nu In a better place is that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place, that I can now be in a better place.
“It's not about (transfer) windows. Sometimes we just don't know. Things can change quickly, but to achieve that kind of level that we need, because Manchester United is going to take time. I can't say how many windows, how many years to reach that point, but we can improve. That is clear.”
United has only won six of the 24 Premier League matches under Amorim – and have lost 14. Only trio Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton relegated have won fewer matches in the same period.
Yet Amorim believes that there are signs behind the scenes that improvements are taking place – especially when it comes to recruitment. United has blown more than £ 1.5 billion on players who finance the different visions of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and ten HAG.
Amorim said: “We have to get the recruitment good, that is clear. Some players have played here and have opportunities – and then they go away and flourish. That can happen. We have to look at our team, a way of playing and placing the right players in position to improve.
“I believe we are improving. We have a rule that it is not only the manager who chooses players. No player comes here without my approval, but the opposite is the same. That is important for not just one manager to control everything.
“We post all these things to improve the recruitment. For me, the most important thing is to know how to play. If you have a clear idea of ​​how to play, you can point out specific players you want by using the data. We take steps to improve that aspect of our club.”
Amorim added: “I think it's healthier. You can't see it with the results – we now have worse results – but I think we are in a better place like a club with the little things that will be big things in the future.
“It's hard to explain everything. I don't want to touch every point, but yes, we are in a better place. I am not happier because it is impossible to be happier, especially after Wednesday and with our results in the competition.
“I suffer like everyone else, but I know what we do and that gives me positivity and trust for the future.”
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