Ruben Amorim is now one of the most important people in the Manchester United team.When he speaks, no one knows what he will say.But one thing is certain: in the world of soccer, few people are as willing to tell the truth as he is.
After every game, Amorim stands in front of the fans and says something from the heart.Whether the result was a win or a loss, he was always willing to face everyone and tell them what he thought.Even if this season was very bad for Manchester United, he was willing to say it.
At the end of this season, Manchester United’s result was the worst in their history.Such a result will be recorded and people will remember this later.And Amorim said something like, “This is the worst United team I’ve ever brought in.” That sounds a bit harsh, but he didn’t dodge the question.
Perhaps he could have said more about himself, such as where he’s not doing well, or admitted whether or not he has the ability to continue to lead.But Amorim chose to apologize first – just as he had promised to do before.
But he also knew that saying something too bluntly could cause trouble.After all, in the face of so many fans, who once had great expectations for the team, they now had to accept the reality.When the next season started, the fans would surely be full of expectations again.
Although this season was a failure, United must look forward.Amorim also emphasized this point in his speech.
He told fans after Sunday’s game, “Six months ago, when I first came here I played three games, won two and drew one.I told everyone then, ‘A storm is coming’.Today, after such a bad season, I want to tell everyone that the good times are coming.”
Those words came at a critical time.
“Now we have to decide one thing: do we continue to dwell on the past, or do we work together to move forward?” He said, “We are a club, like a family, and sometimes we complain about each other, but at the end of the day we have to face the difficulties together.”
In a way, criticism is necessary.Because the only way to get better is to learn from your mistakes.Not every coach can survive such a losing season.But those who stay, will have to work in the same direction.And that direction is where Amorim is headed.
On May 23rd, Amorim also went to Monaco to attend United’s board meeting.This also shows the club’s trust in him.Especially after losing the UEFA Cup final to their rivals, United’s top brass still think he is the most suitable person to lead the team into the new season.
Just last week, Amorim had a meeting with the players at the training base.In the meeting, he made it clear that he will continue to coach United next season.This means that a lot of current players might not be in his future plans.
Garnacho, along with the rest of the players, listened to Amorim’s speech and then walked around the pitch to greet the fans.It wasn’t technically a full ‘walk around’ as a number of fans had left the stadium early.
In a previous game against Rangers, when the fans chanted “Long live Garnacho”, many people began to speculate about his future.Now, it seems that this farewell is more of a sign of things to come.
Whether or not it was the right thing to do to let Garnacho go, it speaks to the fact that Amorim is doing things his way.And he no longer needs someone else to tell him what to do.
In fact, at first, Amorim didn’t want to take over United midway through the season.He has publicly stated that he preferred to wait until the end of the season before officially joining.It wasn’t because he didn’t want to come to United, but because he wanted to honor his old boss, Sporting Lisbon.But now that he is here, he has to face the challenge.
The last six months have been really tough.But Amorim says it’s his “first year”.It’s a phrase he uses to describe this difficult period, and one he hopes to use to tell everyone that change has begun, and although the process is painful, it’s worth persevering with.
In their most recent match against Villa, United won 2-0.This game was also Amorim’s best performance since he took charge.After this win, fans finally saw a bit of hope.At least it made everyone believe that United still has a chance to get back to the level they deserve.
As the season came to an end, Amorim also began to summarize the experience.When asked if he wanted to take a break, he said, “To be honest, I’m glad the season is over.But I’m also looking forward to a new start.” It sounds a bit contradictory, but it’s actually quite understandable.
The entire United team is now relieved that the hardest part of the period is over.And it is this end that gives them the opportunity to start afresh.
Amorim’s challenges and future
The biggest challenge Amorim faces now is to rebuild a competitive team.United have been changing coaches for a few years now and results have been inconsistent.The players’ mentality also needs to be adjusted.And as the new manager, he not only has to win the trust of the players, but also let the fans see hope.
He has a direct way of speaking, which is not often seen in the soccer world.He’s not afraid to admit problems and take responsibility.This has won him the support of some fans, but it has also put him under a lot of pressure.
The following summer will be an important stage for Amorim to rebuild the team.He needs to bring in the right players and also send away those who are not in the plan.Every decision made in the transfer market will affect next season’s performance.
For United, this is not only a new beginning but also a crucial turning point.If Amorim can successfully complete the rebuild, then this United team has the potential to once again become a powerhouse in English and even European football.
But he will also face greater skepticism and pressure if all goes badly.
But from what we have seen so far, United’s management is very supportive of him.The board believes he is the best person to lead the team out of the doldrums.And Amorim himself has shown strong confidence and clear thinking.
He knows what he has to do and he knows that the road won’t be smooth.But he’s willing to take it all on.
Conclusion: Hope is still alive
This season has been a real failure for Manchester United.But on the other hand, it has opened everyone’s eyes to what went wrong.Now with Amorim, the team finally has a leader who is really willing to face the problems and solve them.
Fans may have to be patient for a while, but at least now they see a clear direction.
As Amorim said, “The dark days are over, the light is ahead.”
As long as the team is united, the future of Manchester United is still worth looking forward to.
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