Manchester, May 12: Under-pressure Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that he might consider stepping down if the team’s dismal form continues into the next season, following yet another disappointing Premier League defeat.
United’s 2-0 home loss to a struggling West Ham side — who hadn’t won in their previous eight games — marked a new low in an already forgettable campaign.
The Red Devils have now failed to win in their last seven league matches, matching their worst-ever winless run in the Premier League era.
Their only victories since January 26 have come against already relegated Ipswich and Leicester.
Addressing the media after the defeat, Amorim did not shy away from pointing fingers — including at himself. “If this carries on into next season, then maybe it’s time to step aside and let someone else take over,” he said.
“We are losing our identity as a big club. Losing at home shouldn’t feel normal. If we’re no longer afraid of losing, that’s the most dangerous mindset for a club like Manchester United.”
The Portuguese manager, who joined the club with high expectations, expressed deep concern over the club’s culture and the lack of urgency shown by his squad.
“There’s a sense of acceptance — a feeling that it’s okay because the table won’t change much,” he said.
“We need to be stronger, braver, and more aggressive. If the same attitude continues, I don’t think I should be the one leading.”
Amorim’s remarks come amid the club’s worst points tally since the 1930-31 relegation season, sitting on 39 points in 16th place. Only the three relegated teams and Europa League final opponents Tottenham lie below them in the standings.
Despite United’s Europa League final against Spurs in Bilbao on May 21 offering a lifeline — potentially worth over £100 million through Champions League qualification — Amorim dismissed the final as a distraction from deeper-rooted issues.
“The final is not our biggest problem,” he said bluntly. “The bigger issue is cultural.
We’ve lost that big-club mentality. We need a total reset, not just a win in one match.”
Echoing the need for internal overhaul, Amorim highlighted the inconsistent mentality of the squad. “In Europe, we somehow find urgency. In the league, it disappears,” he said.
“There’s a serious lack of drive — in defence, in attack — everywhere.” (Agencies)
