'It hurts'- Ruben Amorim refuses to delve deeper as Manchester United fail to impress at Brentford

The coach spoke with a mix of disappointment and defiance. He said that every defeat hurts and stressed the need to focus on the next fixture. The Portuguese manager’s words, though honest, will do little to quiet the criticism, for the numbers remain stark. United have collected just 34 points from 33 league matches under Amorim, and they still have no away league win in eight attempts.

On the pressure of the job after another defeat: “It is always the same to lose at this club, it hurts a lot. We need to think about the next game now.”

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All these terrible stats make life even more difficult for the 40-year-old. The board might have supported the Portuguese earlier, but it is now quite difficult to keep backing him, as United continue to suffer defeats on the field. The board can now only maintain their trust and hope that Amorim starts to get consistent results out of the team, or they will have to take the urgent decision of replacing him. There is always going to be talk and pressure when a club of the stature of Manchester United keep suffering.

Decisions looming for the hierarchy

Some within the club may argue that they chose Amorim with conviction, supported him in the transfer market, and therefore should give him time to impose his style. Others may point to the failure to build momentum, no back-to-back wins, and poor away form as signs that patience is thin.

The upcoming fixtures only heighten the stakes, with Sunderland visiting Old Trafford before a daunting trip to Anfield, and how the team responds could shape the board’s final decision. All of this unfolds in a wider context, for we reported earlier that Barcelona want to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, while the club is prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free after his loan at Chelsea, which hints at broader questions about planning and long-term direction. The tension, then, lies not only in the dugout but across the structure of the club itself. The weeks ahead will determine whether Amorim survives or becomes the next manager to suffer due to not stepping up to the club’s demands.