Ruben Amorim says the Manchester United manager should never feel “comfortable” and enjoys the pressure that comes with the role.
The Portuguese has made a slow start at Old Trafford after succeeding Erik ten Hag with last night’s 2-0 defeat to Wolves, his third successive defeat in all competitions.
United paid £10.6m to lure Amorim away from Sporting CP last month and he accepts the situation he now finds himself in.
“The Manchester United manager can never be comfortable, no matter what happens,” Amorim said.
“You can argue that I’ve been here a month and I’ve had four training (sessions), but we’re not winning. That is the reality.”
The defeat at Molineux means United sit 14th in the Premier League table, closer on points to the relegation zone than the top four.
Sports payment makes no difference
Amorim does not believe that the fact United paid such a significant amount to bring him to Old Trafford will make any difference to his job security.
“I know that if we don’t win, regardless of whether they pay the buyout or not, all the coaches are in danger,” he said. “I like that because that’s the job.
“It’s part of football to have these difficult moments. I already knew it was going to be difficult. You hope to win more games, have players with more confidence to sell the idea and work and improve things.
“Right now it’s really difficult. “We have to survive to have time and then improve the team.”
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Difficult test against resurgent magpies
Next up for United is a home game against a Newcastle team that has won its last three league games, scoring 11 goals in the process.
It’s another tough game for Amorim’s men, but they hope their players can inspire the fans and not the other way around.
Asked what he wanted from the fans at Old Trafford on Monday night, he replied: “Nothing.
“I wouldn’t dare ask anything of our fans. They give us everything: a full stadium, they are always supporting, applauding defeat after defeat.
“I just want to give the fans something, not ask them for anything.”
