Ruben Amorim launches fresh defence of his system as he names shocking reason behind struggles

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has launched a fresh defence of his tactical approach, insisting it was never to blame for the team’s struggles.

Things finally appear to be looking up for United and Amorim after a patchy start to the 2025/26 season.

United are currently on an unbeaten run of five games, stretching as far back as the start of last month when they beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford. During this period, United have earned victories against Liverpool at Anfield and also won vs. Brighton and Hove Albion.

The players finally seem to be getting to grips with Ruben Amorim’s demands and with a very favourable run of Premier League fixtures coming up after the international break, United have a genuine chance to climb the table quickly.

Amorim spoke to Stan Sport and insisted that his approach was never the problem at United. Instead, he pointed to a lack of intensity.

The Portuguese coach also said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public show of support when he was under pressure provided a mental boost not only to the team but also to the fanbase.

Amorim told Stan Sport, “We are playing better, but we are playing better because we have more confidence, and that starts with good results, for example, against Liverpool.”

“We are getting better, but I can share my feeling: when we finished the game against Tottenham and I was coming back to Carrington, I was watching the game and my feeling was frustration, that we are far from perfection.”

“We are far from being that team that can win every game. So I think we have a lot to do, but I also have the feeling, and I’ve been saying this for many months, that the formation is not the problem. We are far from being that team that can win every game. So I think we have a lot to do, but I also have the feeling, and I’ve been saying this for many months, that the formation is not the problem.”

“If you look at the games we struggled in this season, it was not about the formation for me. It was the lack of intensity. We need to be perfect in this league to win a lot of games.”

He added about Ratcliffe’s backing, “It’s always really important, but it’s more important for the fans to understand that we have a clear path, and we are going to do everything and continue that path no matter what.”

“To be honest, it doesn’t change much for me, because I’m not worried about losing my job. I always have that feeling.”

“But if you remember when Jim gave that interview, it settled down a lot around the club. The noise changed completely. That was really important for the team, and if it’s important for the team, it’s important for me.”

United are next in action on November 25, when they take host David Moyes’ Everton.

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