Manchester United’s grim season hit yet another low as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford against a West Ham side that hadn’t won in eight matches. In the aftermath, under-fire manager Ruben Amorim delivered his most candid and stinging assessment yet, warning of a deeper crisis within the club’s identity and culture.
With just 39 points and lingering in 16th place, United are now staring at their worst top-flight finish since their relegation in 1930-31. The Red Devils have already suffered 17 league defeats this campaign—their most since 1973-74—and have lost nine times at Old Trafford, equalling a dreadful club record.
Yet for Amorim, the problem isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about the mindset.
“We are losing the feeling that we are a massive club,” Ruben Amorim said after the defeat. “If we are not scared of losing a game as Manchester United and don’t have that fear anymore, it is the most dangerous thing a big club can have.”
A Crisis of Identity
Amorim, who was brought in with high expectations, now finds himself questioning not only his future but the entire culture at Old Trafford. Since late January, United have managed only two league wins—both against already relegated Ipswich and Leicester. Their current seven-game winless streak matches their longest in Premier League history.
“It’s a decisive moment in the history of the club,” Amorim stressed. “We need to be really strong in the summer and be brave, because we cannot have another season like this.”
Despite an upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham on May 21—a match that could offer Champions League qualification and a financial windfall of around £100 million—Ruben Amorim insists the deeper rot cannot be masked by one good night in Europe.
“The final is by far the smallest problem in our club,” he said bluntly. “We need to change something deeper. Playing in the Premier League and Champions League for us is the moon. We need to understand that.”
Leadership Void and Player Mentality
Amorim also addressed a worrying pattern: a perceived lack of urgency among his players in domestic competitions. The team has fallen behind 1-0 at Old Trafford 12 times this season—more than any Manchester United side in Premier League history.
“There is a lack of urgency in everything we do,” he said. “There’s a lack of urgency when we’re defending our box and when we’re attacking it. That feeling that it’s the end of the world if we don’t win a game—it’s gone.”
This alarming lack of drive has plagued several United squads over the past decade, but this season’s results have laid bare the consequences. Amorim believes this isn’t about tactics or talent—it’s about mentality.
“Everybody here has to think seriously about a lot of things,” he warned. “It’s not just about the Europa League. I’m talking about myself, about the culture in the club and the team.”
Critics Call for Optimism
However, not everyone agrees with the manager’s brutally honest approach. Former Liverpool midfielder and current pundit Danny Murphy has questioned whether Amorim’s repeated negativity is productive.
“I get confused with some of Amorim’s interviews,” Murphy said on BBC Match of the Day. “I would like to hear more solution-based answers. They’ve got a final to look forward to. He hopefully has a summer of activity ahead and a chance to build his own team.”
Murphy’s comments highlight a growing debate around Amorim’s leadership style—should he continue to be the stern realist demanding accountability, or begin offering hope and a clear vision?
A Summer of Reckoning
Regardless of how the Europa League final ends, Ruben Amorim is adamant that the club’s future hangs in the balance this summer. With new co-ownership under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and financial limitations from years of losses, Manchester United must make smart, brave decisions if they are to rebuild a team that reflects its proud history.
“If the feeling is still here next season, we should give the space to different people,” Amorim said, hinting at potential exits—his own included.
As Old Trafford braces for change, one thing is clear: Ruben Amorim is not sugar-coating the crisis. He’s confronting it head-on. Now, it’s up to Manchester United’s hierarchy to decide whether he is the right man to lead the revolution he’s calling for.
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