Manchester United’s struggles this season hit a boiling point after their 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with head coach Ruben Amorim unleashing his frustration in a post-match outburst that reportedly left significant damage in the dressing room. According to The Athletic, Amorim smashed a television during a fiery rant aimed at his players, reflecting his anger over their lackluster performance.
The loss to Brighton leaves United languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table, with just seven wins in the league this season. This latest setback has intensified criticism of Amorim’s tactics and the broader direction of the club under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership. The defeat not only highlighted United’s ongoing issues on the pitch but also put a spotlight on the team’s morale and Amorim’s leadership.
In a scathing assessment following the match, Amorim labeled his side as “possibly the worst team in the history of Manchester United,” a statement that drew comparisons to previous managers like David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Jose Mourinho. While the comments seemed directed at the players, Amorim later clarified that his frustration was as much with himself as it was with the team’s performance.“
This game, I needed to talk, and maybe it was a mistake,” Amorim admitted. “Sometimes you are a young guy, and then you make mistakes and try to improve. I was talking more about myself than my players because, if you look, I’ve lost seven of my first 15 games. That’s not good enough.” He also acknowledged that smashing the TV in the dressing room was an act of frustration he regretted, though he stopped short of promising that similar incidents wouldn’t happen again.
Amorim emphasized that his blunt approach with the players is part of his style and that he had already expressed similar sentiments to them privately before addressing the media. “Sometimes it’s hard to hide the frustration in moments like this,” he said. Despite the drama, he praised the team’s response in training and expressed optimism for their upcoming Europa League match against Rangers on Thursday.
United now face mounting pressure to turn their season around, starting with the Europa League. The aftermath of Sunday’s defeat has only increased scrutiny on both Amorim and the club’s leadership, with fans and pundits alike questioning whether the current direction can yield the results needed to restore the club to its former glory.
Sources
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ruben-amorim-smash-tv-manutd-34530971?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#google_vignette
- https://www.goal.com/en-ng/lists/revealed-furious-ruben-amorim-damaged-tv-man-utd-dressing-room-brighton-defeat/blt42b0bd438ca86b4c#csdd626f7b0471302b
