Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim has not ruled out the possibility of facing the prospect of relegation to the Championship this season after losing 2-0 to Newcastle United, courtesy of goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.
Looking ever so unlikely to score themselves, as evidenced by their zero shots on target, Manchester United found themselves with a two-goal deficit to climb after another ball into the box was not dealt with as midfielder Joelinton leaped highest to double Newcastle’s advantage.
It marked the club’s nadir of the 2024/25 Premier League season so far, a fourth consecutive loss across all competitions and a low point of Amorim’s tenure as the heat on his shoulders continues to rise amid a torrid run of performances and subsequent results.
Speaking in the aftermath of more points being dropped on home turf, Amorim – regarded as one of the best young managers in world football – was asked whether relegation could be on the cards come May 2025.
The interviewer asked, “You’re edging closer to the relegation zone. Do you feel as though it might be a battle to avoid the drop that’s going to unfold in the second half of the season?”
It has been 50 years since the last time the Red Devils, who are 13-time champions of the top flight since its restructuring in 1992, were demoted to England’s second tier – and Amorim gave a damning, yet honest, response.
Watch Amorim’s response below:
When speaking to the wider media, the former Sporting CP manager took some of the blame for their recent set of results, as they have now fired blanks in three consecutive top flight outings. Insisting that there are no signs of improvement within the squad, he said:
“It is also my fault. The team is not improving. It is a little bit lost in this moment, and it is a bit embarrassing to be Manchester United coach and lose a lot of games. I think people are tired of excuses at this club. This club needs a shock.”
