Man Utd Massive Club Not Massive Team “massive club,” currently struggles to match that status on the pitch. New head coach Ruben Amorim has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the team and guiding them back to the top of English football.
Amorim’s Reality Check for United
Since Erik ten Hag’s dismissal on 28 October, United have shown signs of improvement. However, a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday highlighted the significant gap between United and the Premier League’s elite. Despite the slight climb to 13th place, Amorim acknowledges the scale of the challenge ahead.
“That is very clear,” Amorim said. “We are a massive club but we are not a massive team. We know it, so there is no problem to say it.”
Building Towards Better Days
Amorim, who took over as United manager on 11 November, understands the club’s illustrious history brings immense pressure. He remains determined to focus on incremental improvements, emphasizing hard work and attention to detail.
“We’re not one of the best teams in the league,” Amorim admitted. “But in our past, our club is maybe the best one in the league. Here we have a problem. We have to focus on the little details, then we will improve as a team.”
The Importance of Effort and Fitness
The new boss has stressed the importance of effort, a quality often criticized as lacking among United’s players in recent years. However, the congested fixture schedule—11 games in 37 days compared to Amorim’s former club Sporting Lisbon playing seven in the same period—has made it difficult to develop fitness levels.
“If we want to win the Premier League, we have to run like mad dogs,” said Amorim. “Even with the best starting XI on the planet, without running they will win nothing.”
Applauding Fans After Defeats
Amorim has instructed his players to acknowledge supporters after matches, especially following defeats. This follows criticism of Marcus Rashford for leaving the pitch early after the Arsenal loss.
“We have to do it, especially when we lose. Everyone has to do it. It has to be like that,” Amorim said, emphasizing respect for the fans’ unwavering support.
Rainbow Tracksuit Dilemma
Amorim also addressed the recent decision to forgo rainbow tracksuits for the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign. This followed Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui’s refusal to wear the attire on religious grounds. Rather than isolate Mazraoui, the team opted to forego the tracksuits collectively.
“There’s three difficult things to manage,” Amorim explained. “On one side, it’s club values. But then you have religion, and it’s our values to respect other opinions. And the third thing is the group. I won’t leave Nous alone; we’re a team.”
While navigating these challenges, Amorim reaffirmed the club’s commitment to inclusivity and respect for individual beliefs.
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