Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confessed he’s “embarrassed” to be answerable for the workforce in its present state, conceding the Crimson Devils have fallen right into a relegation battle.
Monday’s 2-0 defeat at dwelling to Newcastle United left Amorim’s aspect down in 14th within the Premier League desk, simply seven factors away from the relegation zone with simply 22 factors to their identify after 19 video games.
“It’s also my fault,” Amorim stated after the sport. “I believe the workforce shouldn’t be enhancing. It’s a little bit misplaced on this second. It’s a bit embarrassing to be Manchester United coach and lose lots of video games. However we’ve to deal with tough moments within the lifetime of all people.”
Requested whether or not a fifth defeat in six league video games had left United in a relegation battle, Amorim confessed: “That’s actually clear, so we’ve to struggle. It’s a actually tough second, one of many tougher moments within the historical past of Manchester United and we’ve to deal with it with honesty.”
He continued: “When you have got these sort of moments, particularly within the large golf equipment, it is actually onerous to show issues round, particularly when you do not have lots of time to coach the fundamentals, to deal with the tough moments.
“So we’ve to acknowledge our place, the best way you see the league, all people can beat all people. So we’ve to interact and deal with surviving.”
Subsequent up for United is the unenviable prospect of a visit to Anfield to face runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on 5 January.
