Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly not bothered by the ripple effect of Ruben Amorim's scathing criticism of the squad amid disastrous performances.
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Amorim made scathing criticism of Man Utd squadRed Devils are 13th in the Premier League tableRatcliffe not worried by the manager's commentsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! đąđ±WHAT HAPPENED?
Amorim recently caused a stir by labelling his side âthe worst team maybe in the history of Manchester Unitedâ after their 3-1 loss to Brighton. However, according to Ratcliffe happens to be unphased by the fallout from the Portuguese managerâs comments. The INEOS chief believes the squad understands Amorimâs passion and desire to win, interpreting his remarks more as an emotional outburst rather than a personal attack on the players.
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Speaking after the Brighton defeat, Amorim said, âIn 10 games in the Premier League, we won two. I know that. We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United.â
His words sent shockwaves through the fanbase, with many questioning the morale of the players following such a blunt assessment.
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Amorim later clarified that he was talking more about himself than the players, as he has failed to revive the glory days after taking charge from Erik ten Hag in November.
"I was Âtalking more for myself than my players because I was talking that [I am] a coach who starts out losing seven games in the first [15]. So itâs more for me," he said.
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Unitedâs performances under Amorim have been a rollercoaster ride. The Red Devils secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton eight days ago but spent most of the match trailing before a late comeback salvaged the result. Just days later, they looked outclassed in their defeat to Brighton, raising questions about the teamâs ability to sustain any momentum.
On a brighter note, United clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League group stage on Thursday night. Bruno Fernandes played the hero, scoring a stoppage-time winner to secure the victory. While the win provided a morale boost, it also underscored the teamâs reliance on individual brilliance to compensate for broader issues on the pitch.
