Manchester United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, has issued a sobering warning to fans, cautioning that despite the team’s recent positive form, a challenging period lies ahead.
Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag three weeks ago, recently guided the Red Devils to a 4-0 thrashing of Everton, United’s biggest league win since 2021. However, the Portuguese coach remains grounded and realistic about the team’s current position.
“The storm will come,” Amorim stated. “We are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games. I know that because I know my players and I know football and I follow football.”
He attributes the team’s recent success to simple tactical adjustments implemented without extensive training sessions. However, he acknowledges that as the season progresses, the team will face tougher challenges.
“We are in the point in that we are putting simple things in the team, without training. So let’s focus on each game, on the performance, what we have to improve, trying to win games,” Amorim said.
“I know it’s really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences. We want to win all the time, no matter what, we are going to try to win, but we know that we are in a different point, if you compare to Arsenal.”
The Former Sporting Lisbon boss has been adapting to the demands of managing a club of Manchester United’s stature. He has admitted to being surprised by the sheer workload and the constant attention that comes with the role.
“A little bit, because you don’t know how is life in this kind of club,” he said. “So it’s always a surprise. I think I can manage that, but you have to do so much more than coach the team. You improve and other things in yourself as a coach, you have to manage the time in a different way. You have less time to prepare for the games, not just because you are playing after two days, but also because you have a lot to do. I can say I was a little bit surprised, but at the same time I was expecting something different.” Ruben Amorim added
Manchester United currently sits in 9th place in the Premier League table with 19 points from 13 matches. Their next fixture is a crucial clash against Arsenal on December 4th, with kick-off scheduled for 20:15 GMT.
