Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has quelled speculation about his departure, asserting his dedication to the team despite a challenging season. His remarks follow a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United, a result that amplified concerns about the club’s performance.

Season of Discontent: A Statistical Overview

• United are facing their worst top-flight season since 1974, when they were relegated.
• The team has suffered 17 defeats in 36 games.
• They have lost nine matches at Old Trafford,a stadium once considered a fortress.

Amorim’s Viewpoint: Responsibility and Resolve

Addressing the media ahead of the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, Amorim emphasized his accountability for the team’s struggles. He stated:

Since I arrived here, I was talking about the standards, and I cannot see the team having these results, especially in the Premier League, and say nothing, and not take the responsibility.
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United Manager

Despite the setbacks, Amorim clarified his commitment to improving the team’s performance.I have a clear idea what to do. I understand the problems of the team, so I’m far from quitting. He added, What I’m saying is that we need to perform, and we had this season, in the future we need to perform, or else they will change us. That is a normal thing.

Europa League Final: A Lifeline for Both Teams

Manchester United, currently 16th in the Premier League, will face Tottenham Hotspur, who are just below them in the standings, in the Europa league final. The match, scheduled for May 21 in Bilbao, offers both teams a chance to secure a Champions League berth for the next season.

Champions League Qualification: The Ultimate Goal

Amorim underscored the importance of Champions League qualification, stating:

Champions League is more important, for everything, to prepare the next season, and we are suppose to be in the Champions League, Europa League here is not enough and you feel it here. This is the best way to help us to get to the top.
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United Manager

Gesture of Support: Amorim’s Offer to Staff

In a show of solidarity, Amorim offered to cover the costs for his backroom staff’s families to attend the Europa League final in Bilbao. This decision came after the club indicated that coaches, physiotherapists, and support team members would need to pay for their own tickets.

You know that we have a lot of things – people leaving, a lot of changing in the staff, Amorim explained. In this moment for our club sometiems it is hard to understand when to give and when to take. He further noted, It is complicated for the club to start giving to other members of staff – it is a really hard position. My reaction was to help. Then we talked to the players and the players had the same reaction – everybody wants the staff there and their families there.

Financial Constraints and Job Cuts

The ticket issue arises amidst broader cost-cutting measures at Manchester United, including plans to eliminate approximately 150-200 more jobs, adding to the 250 positions already cut in the previous year.

Injury Concerns Ahead of the Final

Amorim faces uncertainty regarding his squad’s fitness for the upcoming final. Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, and Ayden Heaven are all doubtful due to injuries and will miss the league match against Chelsea.

I don’t know if they are going to be available, we are going to try to push, Amorim said.All the players want to play that (europa League final) really bad.

Past Experience: Learning from Defeat

Amorim, who played for Benfica in the 2014 Europa League final and lost to sevilla on penalties, believes that his past experience offers limited value in preparing his current team. I played the final as a player but I lost and it doesn’t matter, he stated.