English football has just received a shocking announcement when coach Rúben Amorim – who is leading Manchester United – frankly declared that he will resign immediately if the Red Devils do not finish the season in the Top 4 of the Premier League.
In the post-match press conference, Amorim did not avoid the pressure but actively dug into the expectation: “If we do not get a ticket to the Champions League next season, I will be the first person to take responsibility. Then I will resign. Manchester United deserves to be at the top, and if I do not bring them there, I do not deserve to sit in this chair.”
That strong statement immediately shook the press conference room and caused social networks to explode. A part of MU fans said that Amorim showed the rare courage of a modern coach, willing to put his entire career on the scale for the honor of the club. But many others consider it an act of “exaggeration to please the fans” – a dangerous move if the team continues to decline in form.
In the context of Man United struggling with instability, Amorim’s statement has created even more terrible pressure for the players. Many football experts believe that this statement is no different from putting the entire dressing room in a “life or death” situation. A commentator on Sky Sports affirmed: “If we don’t get into the Top 4, the ones under the most pressure are not just Amorim but the players. They will be seen as the ones who pushed the coach out of the way.”
I think that, although Amorim wants to convey a message of ambition, he has put himself in a difficult position. The Premier League is so harsh that just a series of bad results can ruin the whole season. Is he too confident in the strength of the current squad? Or is this just a way to awaken the fighting spirit of the stars who are lacking in fire?
What is certain is that from now until the end of the season, every round of Manchester United’s matches will be scrutinized terribly. Every missed shot, every silly goal conceded could be seen as “a step closer to Amorim’s departure”.
The big question is: is Amorim writing one of the most reckless bets in United’s history, or will he prove everyone wrong and lead the Red Devils back to the Champions League?
Only time – and each tense match in the Premier League – will tell. But one thing is certain: with this statement, coach Amorim has turned Man United’s entire season into a life-or-death gamble.
