Man Utd boss Amorim tells of 'same' problem that both he and the Spurs manager share

Ruben Amorim has expressed his sympathy for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou but believes he faces "bigger pressure at a bigger club" as Manchester United's struggles continue.

United currently sit 13th in the Premier League table with just 29 points—their lowest tally at this stage of a season in the competition's history.

They travel to face Tottenham on Sunday, a match broadcast live on Sky Sports, with Spurs sitting just two points behind them.

Both Amorim and Postecoglou have faced scrutiny this season, but the United boss insists the pressure on him is greater due to the stature of the club he manages.

When asked if he sympathized with Postecoglou, Amorim said:"Of course, especially because he is a good guy. He’s a very good coach. He wants to play football the right way, and for me, that is a good thing."

However, he was quick to emphasize the expectations that come with managing United: "When we choose this profession, there are a lot of good things, but you also have to feel that pressure when you don’t win.

"In my opinion, with all due respect, I am at a bigger club with bigger pressure. I understand the connection between us, and he's a really important coach for staying true to his principles."

Amorim also addressed his tactical approach and how, like Postecoglou, he remains committed to his philosophy despite poor results: "I'm a huge fan of Ange Postecoglou.

"I come from a different culture—I'm Portuguese, and all the Portuguese coaches adapt. I adapt. Right now, I’m using one system because I believe that if you work on it properly, you can transition into different systems at the same time.

"But we are not winning games, and I understand why people compare me and Ange. We have similar challenges."

Postecoglou, in turn, acknowledged the difficulties all managers face but defended Amorim, arguing that true progress takes time.

"I have respect for all managers because I know how tough it is," the Spurs boss said.

"But I’m sure if you asked Ruben, he would say he’s doing exactly what he was brought in to do. United scouted him, identified him as the right fit, and brought him in for a reason.

"You don’t appoint a manager just because you like the look of them—you do extensive research, and you bring them in with a purpose.

"If anyone believes that things can change significantly in a short space of time, they’re living in an alternate universe not based in reality.

"Who am I to advise anybody? But if United stuck with Ruben for the next two years, they’d see progress—absolutely—because that’s how long it takes.

"If someone can show me a manager who has done it quicker without significant investment, by all means, put it across my desk, and I’ll follow that blueprint."