Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United boss, has admitted that his job is in danger after taking a major risk in the January transfer window.
Moreover, he chose not to sign a new striker, and the results have not favored his approach. Additionally, his uncompromising system has put him directly under the spotlight.
Manchester United have struggled enormously this season. They now sit in 13th place in the Premier League and have suffered five defeats in their last six home games. Furthermore, they will host Leicester on Friday night in the FA Cup, which only adds to the mounting pressure at Old Trafford.
Amorim’s gamble also involved loaning out key players, such as Marcus Rashford and Antony, for the rest of the season. Consequently, he did not bring in any new attacking options. In addition, this decision to leave the frontline unreinforced has intensified the scrutiny on his tactics.
In a candid interview, Amorim stated, “I knew when I chose this profession that you have the risk of results.” This remark clearly highlights the inherent dangers of football management. Moreover, he acknowledged that he is fighting for his job until the summer.
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Furthermore, Amorim explained, “I knew when I came here, I looked at the schedule, I looked at the team, and I understood my decision of changing everything in the middle of the season, without new signings, was a danger for a coach.” He admitted that overhauling the team mid-season without strengthening the attack could indeed backfire.
Moreover, he emphasized that he has had a clear idea of his plan since day one. He added, “But I’m not naive, I’ve said that many times.” This vision remains intact despite the poor results, and he firmly believes that the risks he has taken will eventually pay off.
Additionally, Amorim made it clear that he communicated every risk to the board from the outset. He noted that the board understood his decision and even agreed, saying, “We need to start now – we’re doing that.” Nevertheless, the string of losses—especially at home—has created a challenging environment for the team.
Finally, Amorim acknowledged that the season will remain difficult until its conclusion. He remarked, “It’s going to be like that, really hard until the end of the season, but we are taking that risk, because we want a different thing in our team and different profiles. That was my decision.” In summary, his bold strategy aims to reshape the squad, even if it means putting his own position on the line.
