Amorim Thanks Ratcliffe’s Support at Man United, But Demands Results

The Manchester United coach, Ruben Amorim, has expressed his gratitude for the support of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but acknowledges that this will mean nothing if he fails to improve the team’s results. Ratcliffe, during the international break, suggested that he is willing to give the Portuguese coach “three years”, despite a complicated start at Old Trafford. Amorim commented that it’s “good” to hear the support from the club’s co-owner. However, before the difficult encounter against Liverpool on Sunday, he hinted that it is unlikely that he will have time in charge if United’s performance does not improve.

He [Ratcliffe] tells me all the time, sometimes with a message after the games.

Ruben Amorim

Amorim added:

But you know, I know and Jim knows that football isn’t like that. The most important thing is the next game, you can’t control, even with the owners, you can’t control the next day in football.

Ruben Amorim

The coach also pointed out:

It’s really good to hear that. Also about the noise, but Omar [Berrada] and Jason [Wilcox] tell me all the time.

Ruben Amorim

Amorim continued:

I know it’s going to take a while, but I don’t want to think like that. It’s really good to hear that. I think it helps our fans understand that leadership is going to take a while.

Ruben Amorim

The “Red Devils” strategist also stated:

At the same time, I don’t like that, because it will give the feeling that we have time to solve things. So I don’t want that feeling here in our club.

Ruben Amorim

Amorim concluded:

It’s good to feel the support, but we need to show it in football.

Ruben Amorim

United heads to Anfield seeking consecutive Premier League wins for the first time under Amorim’s management, following the 2-0 victory over Sunderland before the international break. Liverpool have only lost one of their last 14 league encounters against United, who haven’t won at Anfield since 2016. The record of United against the so-called elite teams is reasonable, and they achieved a meritorious 2-2 draw at Anfield last season. This has led Amorim to suggest that his players perform better in matches they are not expected to win. Amorim commented:

Maybe it’s the expectations.

Ruben Amorim

The coach finished:

When you have to win and the answer to winning is much more difficult to play like this. That’s why, when you play in big clubs, you need to win every game.

Ruben Amorim