The Manchester United manager has made it clear that he not resign from his role despite the club's ongoing struggles, but he concedes that he faces the sack should performances do not improve.
The head coach has collected only thirty-four points in his 33 top-flight matches, with Manchester United now placed in 14th place in the standings after finishing 15th result the previous campaign. The Red Devils have secured only two wins in the first seven games this season, which includes a shock Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby Town as well as a recent loss against Brentford FC. This outcome prolonged the manager's search to secure his first back-to-back league victories after taking over nearly a year ago.
Up next, Sunderland will visit Old Trafford, and another defeat could heighten scrutiny facing Amorim.
When asked about if he would think about quitting, he stated: “Absolutely not, that's a decision of the board. I won't take that step. Sometimes I get those thoughts because losing hurts, not to create positive momentum. It’s so frustrating when building the momentum, heading into the following match, something happens. That feeling sometimes hurts me deeply. It impacts the squad and above all the staff here. Yet it isn't my decision and I believe it would be really hard to walk away if I don’t do everything to follow my path at United.”
“It is an honor to be here and I want to stay at the club and I'm determined to fight for this. But the issue at present what makes me suffer is losing matches, not the fear of losing my position. You worry about to lose your role if you need to cover expenses but I don't feel that pressure.”
The 40-year-old additionally offered a spirited defense of his three-at-the-back system, which has been the focus of much criticism. Amorim has deployed this setup in every game yet it has yet to provide steady results craved.
“Nobody at the club is foolish,” Amorim said. “We know that we need results to continue the project. We'll reach a point that is impossible for everyone because United is a very big institution with many partners, with two owners. So it’s hard, managing expectations is really hard. My aim is for the side – winning or losing – performing consistently and we are not doing that.”
Amorim pointed out that the team used in different systems under previous managers, also without success. “We must perform with consistency, with equal intensity, with the same energy, with the required concentration. If we do that, it doesn’t matter which setup we use.”
He announced intentions to arrange lucrative winter friendlies to help increase funds lost by not qualifying for European competition. “We have to organize these and we knew it after missing out on Europe,” he said. “We owe it to the supporters and our budget and we want to connect with supporters around the world.”
Manchester United will observe a moment of silence on Saturday and the players will wear black armbands in tribute after the tragic incident at a Manchester synagogue earlier this week. Local rivals City will do likewise during their Premier League and women's fixtures over the coming days.
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