Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the backing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the minority owner of Manchester United, but remains grounded in his belief that success in football is never guaranteed. The manager has been under pressure after a turbulent first 11 months in charge, with the team currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League, having won just 37 points from his 34 league matches. Last season, United finished 15th, and Amorim’s tenure suffered a further setback when the team was knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby.
Ratcliffe has made it clear that he is committed to giving Amorim three years to prove himself, despite the club’s recent struggles. Amorim appreciates the reassurance but stresses that in football, results speak louder than words. He stated, “You know, I know, and Jim knows that football is not like that. The most important thing is the next game.” He also explained that he often feels a greater sense of pressure on himself and the team than anyone else, but added that the constant support from club executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox has been a source of encouragement.
Looking ahead, Amorim remains focused on turning things around at the club. While acknowledging that rebuilding the team will take time, he is determined not to allow the idea of having time to become a crutch. “I don’t want to think like that because it will give a feeling that we have time to work things out,” he explained, signaling his commitment to immediate improvement.
One of the positive signs in recent weeks has been the performance of goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who impressed on his debut with a clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Sunderland before the international break. The Belgian keeper received chants from the fans, comparing him to the legendary Peter Schmeichel, but Amorim was quick to temper expectations, emphasizing that Lammens, still only 23 years old, has a lot to prove before he can be considered a true replacement for United’s iconic keeper.
Despite the pressure and the scrutiny, Amorim is determined to maintain his focus on the next game, knowing that in football, the future is always uncertain. His ability to manage expectations, both from the club’s ownership and the fans, will be key as he seeks to bring Manchester United back to the top.
