Manchester United head coach
Ruben Amorim has admitted that both he and his players must take some responsibility for the club’s current financial troubles.
Speaking just a day after
United confirmed a second wave of redundancies—set to affect up to 200 staff members—Amorim acknowledged the impact of the team’s struggles on the club’s wider situation.
United, who have lost over £300 million in the past five years, are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League ahead of their crucial clash with relegation-threatened Ipswich on Wednesday.
It marks their worst league campaign since 1989-90, when Sir Alex Ferguson’s side flirted with relegation before recovering to finish 13th.
"We Are the Engine of the Club"
“We have to address all the problems in the club, but an important part of understanding how we got here is recognizing the role of the football team,” Amorim said.
“The team’s lack of success has played a part because we are the engine of any football club.”
Just two seasons ago, United secured a third-place finish under Erik ten Hag. Now, under Amorim—who replaced the Dutchman in November—the team finds itself in freefall, unable to halt the slide.
While the players and coaching staff may be shielded from cost-cutting measures, many employees at Old Trafford are feeling the effects. One such move—scrapping free lunches—is expected to save the club £1 million, but for the 200 staff members soon to be out of work, the financial reality is far more severe.
A Tough Period On and Off the Pitch
“We know this year has been really hard for everybody,” Amorim admitted.
“The club has undergone a lot of changes, and when a team is playing well and winning, those changes are easier for fans and staff to accept. But right now, we are going through a difficult period—both on the pitch and behind the scenes. We have to fight against this feeling.”
Despite the turmoil, Amorim remains focused on turning things around.
“We have to do our job. We are trying our best to improve performances and help the team move forward.”
United’s struggles continue to cast a long shadow, but Amorim knows the only way to lift the mood—both in the dressing room and throughout the club—is by winning football matches.