Ruben Amorim says the Manchester United manager should never feel “comfortable” and he enjoys the pressure that the role brings.
The Portuguese got off to a slow start at Old Trafford after replacing Erik ten Hag in last night’s 2-0 defeat at Wolves, suffering his third successive setback in all competitions.
United paid £10.6m to poach Amorim from Sporting CP last month and he accepts the situation he now finds himself in.
“The manager of Manchester United can never be comfortable no matter what,” Amorim said.
“You can argue that I have been here for a month and have done four training sessions, but we are not winning. That’s the reality.”
The defeat at Molineux means United are 14th in the Premier League table – closer in points to the relegation zone than the top four.
Athletic pay makes no difference
Amorim does not believe the fact that United paid such a large sum to bring him to Old Trafford has any impact on his job security.
“I know that if we don’t win, every manager is at risk, regardless of whether they pay the takeover or not.” “I like that because that’s the job.
“It’s part of football to experience these difficult moments. I already knew it was going to be hard. They expect to win more games, to have players who have more confidence, to sell the idea and work on it and improve things.
“It’s really difficult at this moment. We have to survive, have time and then improve the team.”
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Difficult test against the resurgent Magpies
Next up for United is a home game against a Newcastle side who have won their last three league games, scoring 11 goals.
It’s another difficult game for Amorim’s men but he hopes his players can inspire the fans and not the other way around.
Asked what he wanted from the fans at Old Trafford on Monday night, he replied: “Nothing.
“I wouldn’t dare ask anything of our fans. They give us everything: a full stadium, they always support us and applaud one defeat after another.
“I just want to give something to the fans, not demand something from them.”
