Ruben Amorim stays calm as Manchester United slump 3-1 at Brentford, brushing off growing pressure and questions about his future while the team struggles to find consistent form this season.
Calm in the Storm
Ruben Amorim looked unbothered after Manchester United crashed 3-1 at Brentford, wiping out the fleeting optimism from last week’s Chelsea win. The Red Devils remain in the Premier League’s bottom half, still hunting for back-to-back victories under Amorim. “I am never concerned about my job – I am not that kind of guy,” he told BBC Match of the Day. “It is not my decision. I will do the best I can every minute I am here.”
Under his tenure, United have collected 34 points from 33 league games and still haven’t won consecutive matches. The promised improvement from last season’s 15th-place finish is still missing, and away wins remain scarce, with the team now enduring its longest away league win drought since 2019.
Stubbornness Under the Spotlight
Amorim’s rigid 3-4-2-1 system is under heavy scrutiny. Critics like Micah Richards and Alan Shearer warned the manager’s intransigence might be his downfall. Defensive mistakes, such as giving up two early goals to Brentford, and Bruno Fernandes’ second miss from the penalty spot this season laid bare the team’s frailties. Even when training prepares the squad for specific scenarios, execution on matchday has repeatedly faltered. Amorim defended his tactics but admitted, “The goals today, we worked on during the week. That is frustrating.”
Author’s Take: Bold Calm or Blind Faith?
Amorim’s confidence is a double-edged sword. His focus on stability over immediate results shows poise, but at a club like Manchester United, patience is thin. If this approach pays off, he could gain credibility for sticking to his principles. If not, his stubbornness may accelerate the pressure and raise serious questions about his future sooner than he anticipates.
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