'You have to win' – Ruben Amorim’s big revelation on why Manchester United suffer against big teams

Ruben Amorim opens up on Manchester United’s performances as Liverpool await

The noise around Manchester United continues to grow intense with each passing week. The team’s struggles cast long shadows over the optimism that surrounded Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Old Trafford last November. The Portuguese manager, once hailed as a bright modern thinker, now faces growing criticism and tries to keep control of a tense dressing room. The pressure keeps increasing because fans demand immediate results now, and expectations at Manchester United never ease.

As the Premier League clash with Liverpool draws near, Amorim’s every word is attracting attention. The concern deepens after a run of inconsistent displays against strong sides. At the pre-match press conference, Amorim spoke with calm honesty about the mental strain of managing such a massive club. He admitted that his players struggle more when people expect them to win.

The weight of expectation restricts their freedom to play. The Portuguese manager said that his side performs better when outsiders doubt them, but he believes the real task is to build confidence when victory feels compulsory. The 40-year-old urged his players to stay calm under pressure, trust their ability, and play freely regardless of the opponent.

“Maybe the expectations when you have to win and the responsibility of winning, it is so much harder to play like that, that is why when you play for big clubs you need to win every match, especially when people are expecting you to win and we have some difficulties to deal with that when you guys expect Manchester United not to win that game, maybe it is easier for the players to perform and we need to change that. To change that, we need to have more confidence to win games, gain more points and BE more FREE to play the game.”

Via: Manchester Evening News

His words showed that he recognises his team’s mental struggles. Yet many supporters feel tired of hearing words without seeing change after months of uneven performances. There have even been talks about possible replacements, with Paul Scholes calling for Eddie Howe to take charge, and Roy Keane urging the club to bring in someone like Diego Simeone to restore intensity at Manchester United.

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