Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he has no intention of leaving the squad, claiming that his angry remarks after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham United were motivated by a feeling of responsibility for the team’s subpar play.
Sunday was United’s 17th loss from 36 games and their ninth at the once-fortress-like Old Trafford. If their terrible play continues, Amorim has hinted that he could have to quit, and United is reeling from its worst top-flight season since they were relegated in 1974.
At Wednesday’s media day, Amorim said, “Since I came here, I have been talking about the standards, and I cannot see the team having these results, especially in the Premier League, and say nothing and not take the responsibility.” The Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur is next week.
“I know exactly what has to be done. I’m far from leaving the team since I recognize its issues. In other words, we must perform like we did this season, or else they will alter us. That is a common occurrence.
United, now in 16th position in the Premier League, will play a Spurs club that is just as suffering at home and one spot behind Amorim’s squad.
Although a spot in the Champions League for the next year is up for grabs in the final on May 21 in Bilbao, it provides both teams a lifeline.
After being informed by the club that his coaches, physiotherapists, and support staff would be responsible for these tickets, Amorim further said that he had volunteered to cover the cost of his United backroom employees’ family outings to Bilbao the next week.
“We have a lot of things, like people leaving and staff members changing,” Amorim said. It might be challenging for our club to know when to give and when to take at this time.
“It is a very difficult situation for the club to start providing for additional staff members. I tried to assist. Following our conversation with the players, they all expressed the same desire for the staff and their families to be there.
The shortage of family tickets coincides with United’s many cost-cutting initiatives, which include the cancellation of 250 positions last year and the planned elimination of another 150–200 jobs.
