Manchester United’s new head coach Ruben Amorim has very long-term plans to remain at the club for the next two decades. Along with sharing his highlights, he candidly shares the hurdles he faced through his inaugural season as well. Amorim revealed that the biggest disappointment of the past campaign was attending matches knowing his team could not compete effectively. His first season has been particularly brutal with 14 losses in 27 Premier League matches. Having lost five of his first seven league games at Old Trafford, Ten Hag knows things must change quickly as he heads into the new campaign.
As he looks forward to his first full season in charge, Amorim is excited about having a chance to reshape the squad. He has long stressed the need to keep a smaller roster, feeling that will enhance players’ importance in the team. He clarified that this summer’s sales are crucial to achieving his vision for a more cohesive unit as Manchester United focuses on competing domestically.
Reflections on Last Season
Amorim’s frank evaluation of last season cuts to the chase on what they went through and what they learned from it. As a coach, he confessed that it was disappointing not being competitive. This statement embodies the deeper sense of frustration that fans and stakeholders alike have experienced.
“To tell you the truth, it’s not how I returned to my house after the games but how I left to go to the games. All the struggles that we had in the games, I feel it before the games.” – Ruben Amorim
For one, he admitted that last season was quite the baptism by fire. So, after a tumultuous inaugural season, Amorim looks forward to a new chapter.
“But again we know that the results will dictate that. I know that last season I used (up) all the credits but I’m ready to start fresh.” – Ruben Amorim
His dedication to making the right choice is clear as he looks to make Manchester United great again.
A Vision for Manchester United
Amorim’s long-term plans for Manchester United are downright visionary. He’s already invested a lot of time into choosing the right club and doesn’t want to trip over his own feet now. He imagines a tenure like that of Sir Alex Ferguson’s old run of Manchester United, looking for long-term success and stability.
“I want to be manager of Manchester United for a while. And I took five years to choose this club so I don’t want to fail.” – Ruben Amorim
His confidence comes in part from the belief in his own abilities and in large part a successful management of expectations. He mentioned that he had a lot of good fortune in his career. He’s counting on fortune to drive his future strategy for Manchester United.
“Something will happen. In some moments I will be lucky. I had a lot of luck during my career as a manager and my idea is to stay for many years.” – Ruben Amorim
Amorim is dedicated to investing in that future long before it arrives. Along with that, he makes them feel valued and like they’re an important piece of the squad.
Preparing for the Upcoming Season
So as he prepares for the new campaign, Amorim knows that business has changed dramatically in the present day. Especially with his current squad. He understood that after four years in Lawrence, the players would want to leave and find new challenges. This urge is a bedrock component of sports management.
“So the market is open. There are players that clearly show they don’t want to be here and that is normal. They are not bad and I’m good. I’m not bad and they are good.” – Ruben Amorim
This view has afforded him the opportunity to take risks, while still setting up a competitive team to push through the domestic challenges that lie ahead. Manchester United won’t be contending in European competitions this campaign. Amorim admits that the team will now focus on the same three fronts.
Despite the team’s misfortunes, he remains bullish on the quality of players the commandants have when engaged. Through prudent stewardship and wise choices, he’s confident Manchester United will recover from last season’s disappointments and compete for higher placements in domestic tournaments.
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