Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out on Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United

Manchester United’s 2025-26 campaign has been closely scrutinised by fans and pundits alike, with Ruben Amorim navigating a tricky first season at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese coach has faced questions about his tactical approach, squad cohesion, and how quickly he can implement his ideas in a team still in transition.

Comparisons with past eras of dominance naturally arise as supporters evaluate whether United are returning to the heights of the Premier League.

Recent performances have highlighted flashes of promise, but consistency remains a challenge, particularly in high-pressure matches.

In a revealing interview with Piers Morgan for his YouTube channel and Talk TV’s Piers Morgan Uncensored, Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently became football’s first ever billionaire, spoke candidly about Amorim’s time at the club.

“He is doing his best, what else can he do? He can’t do miracles.

“We say in Portugal, ‘Miracles is only in Fatima’… And he’s not gonna do miracles.

“They have good players but they don’t have, some of them, in mind what Manchester United is,” Ronaldo stated, highlighting the constraints the manager faces with the current squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo also assessed the Red Devils’ chances of mounting a serious title challenge this season. “It’s not possible for them to win the Premier League.

“They’re already too many points behind Arsenal,” he said, pointing to the gap that exists between United and the league’s front-runners.

The veteran forward’s perspective underlines the reality that Amorim is working with a squad in need of reinforcement, while the expectations at a club of United’s stature remain sky-high.

While Ronaldo praised the manager’s effort, he stressed that miracles are not on the table at Old Trafford.

The interview reinforces the narrative that Amorim is doing what he can within a transitional period, but structural issues in the squad and club operations limit his potential impact.