Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was left reeling after his side suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, their seventh loss in 15 games under his tenure. The Portuguese coach’s emotions boiled over as he attacked his players’ performance and tactics.
Amorim’s furious critique came just hours after witnessing the team’s dismal showing, with him stating that United were “maybe the worst team in history”. His anger was palpable, with sources suggesting that he damaged a big screen TV in the dressing room during the game. The incident has sparked concerns about Amorim’s ability to motivate his team.
The coach blamed the players’ lack of tactical discipline for their defeat and expressed frustration at being unable to implement his system without adequate training. “I just want to help my players,” he said, but added that they must understand that breaking records is not a proud achievement.
Amorim has previously sought to shock his players with his words, but results have continued to be disappointing. The club is now exploring options in the transfer market to suit Amorim’s system, including talks over Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu. Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been blunt in his assessment of the team’s performance, and executives are working to support Amorim as he tries to turn United’s fortunes around.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6077915/2025/01/21/manchester-united-ruben-amorim-dressing-room