Ruben Amorim, head coach of Manchester United, finds himself in a precarious position as the team languishes at 13th place in the Premier League. Since his appointment in November, the club has suffered seven defeats at Old Trafford, with five under Amorim's watch. Despite these setbacks, Amorim remains resolute, shifting attention away from the recent departure of Marcus Rashford to emphasize the urgency of their current situation.
"We are fighting for our jobs until the summer. I'm just focusing on these games," – Ruben Amorim
The recent transfer window saw significant changes for Manchester United. Marcus Rashford, a key player, left on loan to Aston Villa, a move that has sparked discussions about Amorim's football philosophy. While Rashford reportedly disagreed with Amorim's ideas, the coach insists that such differences are not uncommon in football.
"Thankfully about Marcus, he is in Birmingham now, with Unai [Emery] so you can take the questions for these months to another coach." – Ruben Amorim
Amorim maintains that his football philosophy is not to blame for Rashford's departure. He admits, however, that disagreements between players and coaches occur frequently and are part and parcel of the profession.
"You know, like me, that it's not the way that occurs. It's something that you feel as a coach and as a player. It's quite normal. It happened with a lot of coaches." – Ruben Amorim
Despite these challenges, Amorim is determined to stick to his long-term plan. His approach involves taking risks with team selection and tactics, hoping they will yield positive results in time. He sees the decision not to make wholesale changes during the transfer window as part of this strategy.
"I knew when I chose this profession that you have the risk of the results and I already knew when I came here." – Ruben Amorim
The club's decision to loan out Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, only bringing in young defenders Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu, underscores the high-stakes gamble Amorim is taking. He believes that focusing on improving the current squad will eventually turn Manchester United's fortunes around.
"But since day one, with good results or bad results, I have a clear idea what I want to do and I take these risks because, in the end, I think it is going to pay off." – Ruben Amorim
Amorim acknowledges that the lack of new signings presents a significant challenge but remains confident in his vision for the team's future.
"We want a different thing in our team, we want profiles and that is my area, so it was my decision to do that [not make wholesale changes in January]." – Ruben Amorim
As the team continues to struggle in the Premier League, Amorim's focus remains on enhancing player performance and securing victories. He is acutely aware of the risks involved but believes that staying true to his approach will eventually lead to success.
"I couldn't put Marcus to see the way you're supposed to play football and to train the way I see it." – Ruben Amorim
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