Amorim admits 'frustration' after 'worst ever Man Utd side' blast

Ruben Amorim has addressed his post-match remarks following Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton, during which he described his side as "maybe, the worst-ever" in the club’s history.

The comments came after United slumped to their sixth home league loss in 12 matches this season, leaving them 13th in the Premier League table.

While his words caused a stir, Amorim emphasized that his criticism was aimed more at himself than his players, as he reflected on a difficult start to his tenure.

“First of all, I want to clarify my comments about this Manchester United possibly being the worst-ever side in the club’s history,” Amorim began.

“I was speaking more about myself than the players because you’d struggle to find a coach who starts a job and loses seven of their first 10 games.

“I was expressing frustration with my own performance. I also said in the same response that I wasn’t helping my players enough.

"I understand how my words might have come across, but I never blame the players directly.

“Sometimes frustration gets the better of me, and I say things I shouldn’t. But I also said the same things to the players in the dressing room.

"I’m always blunt with them, and they’ve responded well in training. Now we’re focused on the next game.”

Amorim acknowledged the anxiety within the team, particularly when playing at Old Trafford, where they have struggled to assert themselves.

“We’re more nervous at home than away because we’ve lost so many games here. If we concede an early goal, it becomes incredibly hard to recover.

“My priority is to prevent those early setbacks and help the team grow in confidence. Scoring first would change everything for us at home. But right now, we’re clearly anxious, and that’s impacting our performances.”

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher questioned the appropriateness of Amorim’s comments and suggested they could lead to backlash from the club’s hierarchy.

Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher said: “I’ve got no time for this Manchester United team. Half of them are a joke anyway.

"But Amorim’s comments could get him into trouble. As a United manager, you don’t pour petrol on the flames when the situation is already bad.”

Amorim, admitting his mistake, responded: “I didn’t think before speaking, and that’s on me. I’m young, and I’m still learning.

"Sometimes nerves get the better of me after a game, and I say things I shouldn’t.

“I won’t promise I’ll never make the same mistake again, but I’ll try to improve. It’s a collective responsibility to turn things around, and I’m not shying away from that.”

Manchester United’s struggles this season have drawn comparisons to the 1893-94 campaign, when the club was relegated after finishing bottom of the First Division.

While statistically not the worst in their history, the current side’s performances have been far below expectations.

“We’re performing badly right now,” Amorim admitted. “The players, the technical staff, and I all share responsibility for our results. But as the coach, I’m ultimately accountable.

“We need to improve in every aspect – from reducing nervousness to making fewer mistakes. It’s not just the players; it’s the system and my role in it. We’re all in this together, and we need to work harder to get back on track.”

With just three wins in 11 league matches under Amorim, Manchester United faces mounting pressure to deliver results.

The Europa League clash against Rangers on Thursday offers an opportunity for redemption, but Amorim knows the road ahead will require collective effort and resilience.

“Turning this around won’t be easy, but we can do it,” he said. “We need to stay united, work on the details, and regain confidence – especially at Old Trafford. The fans deserve better, and we’ll do everything to make sure we deliver.”