When Ruben Amorim walked into Manchester United months ago, he knew it wouldn’t be easy.
But after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham, the scale of the challenge hit harder than ever.
The loss marked United’s 17th in the league this season—13 of which have come under Amorim’s leadership—and left the manager openly questioning whether he’s still the right man for the job.
In a raw and honest post-match interview, Amorim didn’t hold back.
He admitted he feels embarrassed by the team’s performances and said if things don’t change fast, he might have to walk away.
A Manager on the Edge
“How is a Manchester United manager supposed to feel in this position? Embarrassed.
And it’s hard to accept,” Amorim told reporters after the loss.
The Portuguese coach said the club needs to be bold this summer and take serious action—or risk losing its identity completely.
“We’re losing the feeling that this is a massive club,” he continued.
“It used to feel like the end of the world to lose a match at Old Trafford.
That urgency just isn’t there anymore—and that’s the most worrying part.”
Should Amorim Stay or Go?
When asked if he still believed he could be the one to turn things around, Amorim responded with a heavy dose of accountability—but also uncertainty.
“It’s not the players’ fault.
It’s mine.
I’m responsible.
If we can’t change this very quickly, then maybe it’s time for someone else to take over.”
This was perhaps the most disheartened Amorim has sounded since taking over from Erik ten Hag.
His body language and words reflected a man grappling with a team that seems to have lost its fight.
The Final Is Not the Focus
Despite the Europa League final looming large on May 21 against Tottenham in Bilbao, Amorim made it clear that his attention isn’t on that match at all.
“To be honest, the
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