Dubai, Dec 28: Since taking over from Erik ten Hag last month, Ruben Amorim has faced a challenging start as Manchester United’s manager, losing five of his first ten matches.
Following United’s 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day, marking their third consecutive loss across all competitions, the Portuguese hinted that his job could be at risk if there isn’t a swift improvement.
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his support for his former teammate, Amorim, to reverse United’s fortunes, as per Goal.com.
“[The] Premier League it’s the most difficult league in the world,” Ronaldo said while speaking at the Dubai Global Soccer Awards, as quoted by Goal.com as saying.
“All the teams are good, all the teams fight, all the teams run, all the teams are strong. Football is different right now. There’s no easy games any more,” he said.
“They need, I said this one year and a half ago, and I will continue to say it: The problem is not the coaches, it’s like… I always give this example… it’s like an aquarium,” he noted.
“If you have the fish inside and he’s sick and you take him out and you fix the problem and you put him again in an aquarium you will be sick again,” he added.
“The problem of Manchester United is the same. The problem is not always the coach. It’s much more than that,” he remarked.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also asserted that he could resolve all of Manchester United’s issues if he were the owner instead of the current management.
“If I will be the owner of the club, I will make things clear and adjust things that are bad there,” he said.
Ronaldo, a former Manchester United icon, mentioned that he would likely pursue club ownership after retirement rather than coaching, hinting at a potential future bid to take over at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim’s tumultuous start at Manchester United reflects deeper issues that continue to plague the club, transcending managerial appointments.
As the Portuguese tactician struggles to stabilize a team riddled with inconsistency, Cristiano Ronaldo’s pointed comments highlight a fundamental misalignment within the club’s structure.
His analogy of an aquarium encapsulates the recurring cycle of underperformance, where surface-level fixes fail to address systemic flaws.
While Ronaldo’s critique might resonate with fans yearning for the glory days, his veiled suggestion of ownership brings a bold yet intriguing narrative to Manchester United’s future.
For now, Amorim faces the daunting task of reviving a fractured side in a league that demands nothing less than excellence.
The road ahead is treacherous, and with pressure mounting, the next few fixtures could define both Amorim’s tenure and the broader direction of a club desperately searching for stability amidst its chaos.
Ruben Amorim’s early struggles at Manchester United serve as a stark reminder that the club’s issues are far more entrenched than a mere change in the dugout can resolve.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s candid remarks not only shed light on the challenges within but also spark a conversation about the leadership and long-term vision at Old Trafford.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s suggestion of pursuing club ownership after retirement offers a glimpse into what could be a transformative approach to Manchester United’s enduring struggles.
However, for Amorim, the immediate challenge remains to break the cycle of mediocrity and instill a winning mentality in a team battling both internal and external adversities.
With United’s fortunes hanging in the balance, the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether Amorim can weather the storm or if the club will find itself once again searching for answers in the shadows of its illustrious past. (AP)
