Ruben Amorim on why improved Man Utd has him ‘more mad’
Ruben Amorim on why improved Man Utd has him ‘more mad’. Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted to being “really, really mad” at his players who has not been able to deliver the level of performance they showed at Liverpool.
The Red Devils delivered a composed and assured performance at Anfield, earning a well-deserved point against their fierce rivals – Bruno Fernandes set the tone with an impressive display in midfield.
United’s lineup featured Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield, and both players arguably delivered their finest performances of the season. Their efforts complemented Fernandes’ mature and refined display, highlighted by improved decision-making and composure on the ball.
Harry Maguire could have won the game at the death for United, but he spooned Joshua Zirkzee’s bobbled cutback over Alisson’s crossbar.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Amorim admitted he was happy with United’s display but was more disappointed by the fact his side have put in a number of sub-par performances since he took over.
“I get more mad because of the other games so it’s even harder to understand some things,” Amorim reflected.
“It’s not about a system, the technique, it’s about something else and it’s hard to understand for the coach.
“It’s a point and I think we should get mad and disappointed more than what we did against Newcastle. We need to be really disappointed and I have to calm down and say the right things. We’re in a difficult moment. If we play against Liverpool every day we will do that but we have to do it against any opponent. We need to fight really bad to get out of this situation.
“The way we were really competitive, that’s the crucial thing going forwards. I’m happy for the performance, not happy with the result but am really, really mad with the other games.”
United’s strength of character has been called into question on numerous occasions – Amorim himself admitted pre-game that his players have been “afraid” at times – and the Portuguese added to BBC Match of the Day that his side had showed what they are capable of if they are switched on and playing to their best of their ability.
“That should be a big issue for our players that even one person thinks you have the ability but not the character, we have to fight that and change that,” he said.
“I think it is really clear. When we are focused, when we fight for every ball, when we suffer and we are tired when the game is finished, we are a good team.
“If we don’t do that all the time then we are going to lose games. That is clear to everybody.”
