“I Won’t Change My Style”: Amorim’s Defiant Despite Manchester United’s Struggles
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is standing his ground in the face of mounting pressure following a disheartening 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the latest derby clash. The loss deepened the woes for the Red Devils, who have secured only four points from their first four Premier League matches and suffered a shocking exit from the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby.
Amorim, who took the reins in November 2024, has seen his tenure marred by disappointing results, with only eight victories in 31 league matches, culminating in a 15th-place finish last season. When confronted about the effectiveness of his favored 3-4-3 formation, he remained steadfast, stating, “I understand that and I accept it. It’s not a record that you should have in Manchester United. I’m not going to change. When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the men (players). I play my way and I’m going to play my way until I want to change.”
Despite the team’s struggles, the club’s management continues to back the 40-year-old, bolstered by a hefty £200 million investment in new signings. However, results have yet to reflect this financial commitment, with United netting only four goals in the league this season—two coming from own-goals and one from a penalty kick.
Among the recent acquisitions, Matheus Cunha was unavailable for the derby due to injury, while £74 million striker Benjamin Sesko struggled to make an impact in his debut start. Amorim expressed his determination to turn the tide, saying, “My message is that I’m going to give everything. I will do everything, always thinking about what is best for the club. Until I’m here, I will do my best. I really want to win games. I’m suffering more than them (the fans).”
In contrast, Manchester City, now six points behind league leaders Liverpool, aim to leverage their derby victory as a springboard for a successful season. Pep Guardiola emphasized the significance of the win, remarking, “Winning games, especially in the derby, you see the faces of our fans, the joy, the happiness after the game; it always helps.”
