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 final isn’t even my main concern,” he said.

“It’s the least of our problems.

What’s going on here runs deeper.

We act like just playing in the Premier League or Champions League is some distant dream, like going to the moon.

That’s how far off we are mentally.”

Bruno Fernandes Echoes the Concern

Club captain Bruno Fernandes backed up his manager’s concerns, admitting that some players are already focused on the Europa League final rather than the matches in front of them.

That mindset is something both Amorim and Fernandes believe is hurting the team.

Adding to the growing worries is young defender Leny Yoro, who went off injured against West Ham.

While he wasn’t seen wearing a protective boot or using crutches, further tests will be done on Monday to determine the extent of his injury.

The Real Issue: Fear of Losing is Gone

What truly rattles Amorim isn’t the loss itself—it’s the way United are losing.

“It’s the feeling that we can lose and nobody reacts.

That’s the most dangerous thing for a big club,” he said.

He emphasized it’s not about “culture,” but a dangerous mindset that’s crept into the squad.

“In the Premier League, we show up without urgency.

In the Europa League, we’re more focused—but that shift in mentality is not sustainable.”

One Last League Match Before the Final

With one Premier League game left—an away fixture at Chelsea—Amorim is hoping to see a response from his squad.

After that, all eyes turn to the Europa League final, which could be United’s only saving grace in an otherwise disastrous season.

That said, Amorim isn’t banking on the final as a fix.

“Even if we win, it won’t solve the bigger problems,” he warned.

“There’s a lot to fix, and not much time left to fix it.”