After Manchester United’s disappointing defeat, new manager Ruben Amorim made controversial statements when he refused to take responsibility for the team’s poor performance. Contrary to the initial expectations when he was appointed to revive the Red Devils, this result disappointed fans even more, and his post-match statements further pushed him into the center of a storm of criticism.

In a press conference, Amorim emphasized: “I have given clear tactics, all plans were prepared in advance. If the players cannot play on the field, it is not the fault of the coaching staff.” This statement quickly caused a stir in public opinion because many people thought he was blaming the players instead of taking responsibility for tactical mistakes.

Some fans believe that Amorim’s way of managing the game is still lacking in flexibility, especially at important moments. Even slow substitutions and lack of creativity in playing style make United easy for opponents to predict. However, the Portuguese coach still insists that the failure mainly comes from the lack of concentration and poor performance of his players.

The atmosphere in the dressing room is said to be quite tense. Some inside sources revealed that many players were dissatisfied when this coach publicly “sold himself” to the media. This risks creating cracks in the already fragile dressing room of Man Utd.

Meanwhile, experts are divided. Some people think that Amorim is just telling the truth, because the current United players lack courage and often make personal mistakes. However, there are also opposing opinions, saying that the coach’s ultimate responsibility is to come up with a strategy and make timely adjustments when the situation on the field turns bad.

Clearly, Amorim’s start at Old Trafford has been rocky. If he does not quickly regain the trust of players and fans, the prospect of “following in the footsteps” of previous coaches may be waiting for him right before his eyes.