Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his surprise and criticism of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s recent comments describing the team as “maybe the worst” in its history. Amorim made these remarks after a 3-1 defeat to Brighton, leaving the Old Trafford side languishing in 13th place in the Premier League.
Carragher believes that Amorim’s strong words could backfire on the head coach, drawing further criticism and skepticism from fans, players, and pundits. The pundit felt that such a comment is unbecoming of a manager and does little to boost team morale or confidence.
“I don’t know what he gains from that,” Carragher said. “It’s the type of comment a pundit would make, someone in my position.” He also questioned Amorim’s motive for making such a statement, suggesting that it could be used as a headline-grabber rather than a genuine attempt to motivate the team.
Carragher thinks that Amorim’s comments may have a negative impact on player confidence and morale, which is already low due to the team’s poor form. He believes that the manager needs to focus on building the players’ confidence before trying to win matches against stronger opponents.
In terms of Manchester United’s transfer strategy, Carragher advises the club to hold fire until the summer when they can bring in new players and make system changes more effectively. “If I’m Man Utd, I’d be keeping my powder dry for the summer,” he said.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/29327/13293133/ruben-amorims-manchester-united-comments-bizarre-and-ridiculous-says-jamie-carragher