Ruben Amorim blames Manchester United players for recent job losses.

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United's players must accept responsibility for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's decision to cut another 200 jobs because their failures on the pitch have caused the crisis at Old Trafford.

United, which laid off 250 people last year, announced a new redundancy program on Monday as it seeks to cut costs after losing £373 million over the last five years.

And head coach Amorim, whose side is only 15th in the Premier League, believes the team is the "engine" of the club, stating that they must figure out how they got into such a bad situation.

United have underperformed on the pitch in recent seasons, finishing eighth in the league last season under Erik ten Hag, and are in danger of failing to qualify for Europe from the current season.

And Amorim said, "We as a club have to understand what we did wrong to get into this situation, so we need to think about solutions right now.

"We have to address all the problems in the club but one important piece of this moment is to understand how we got to this situation and it has a lot to do with the lack of success of the football team because we are the engine of any football club."

Amorim, who has only taken 15 points from his 15 league games in charge, admitted that it is difficult for players and staff to see their colleagues on the verge of unemployment, but urged his players to focus on getting results.

He added, "It's always difficult for everyone. They see friends and teammates losing their jobs, but we need to focus on what I can do to help the club right now. I just want to help the club in my department by improving the team and the players so that they can succeed.

"We know this year was extremely difficult for everyone. We made a lot of changes as a club, and having a football team that is playing well and winning games makes it easier for fans and everyone to believe that the changes are working. But we are currently in a difficult period within the club and on the pitch, so we must fight against this feeling and do our jobs to help the team perform better."

Comments

The End of an Era: N'Golo Kanté's Quiet Exit from International Football.

There are footballers who leave the international stage with a farewell ceremony, a packed stadium, an emotional speech and a final lap around the pitch. Then there is N’Golo Kanté. His departure from France duty has arrived in a manner that feels entirely consistent with the midfielder himself: quietly, humbly and without demanding attention. No dramatic announcement has overshadowed the moment. No prolonged goodbye has been built around his name. Instead, one of the most influential midfielders of his generation appears to have stepped away almost as silently as he once entered the French national team. That silence is strangely appropriate. Kanté never played football as a performer searching for applause. He played as a servant of the team, the player who appeared wherever danger existed and disappeared into the collective structure once the danger had passed. His greatest contribution was often found in the moments that never became highlights: a passing lane closed before it open...

The most intriguing Euro 2024 quarter-final ties are listed.

It seems like only a few days ago when fans around the continent sat down to watch Germany thrash Scotland in the opening match, but the quarter-final stage of Euro 2024 is already just around the corner. This summer's tournament has delivered amazing moments and some significant scalps, but none of the competition's minnows have made it to the last eight. Instead, Europe's major boys have all advanced, with the exception of incumbent champions Italy, who were eliminated in the final 16. Not all of the continent's titans have realized their full potential in Germany, but if they want to raise the Henri Delaunay Cup on July 14, they must rediscover their mojo soon. Here are the four quarter-final ties of Euro 2024, evaluated by how entertaining they will be to watch. 4. England vs Switzerland England is the least exciting team to watch at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side has been very poor, especially considering the talent available. There has been little to sug...

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has shifted his opinion on Casemiro.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has opted to offer Casemiro the opportunity to stay in his squad for another season. INEOS entered their first summer in charge of United with the goal of improving the club's financial status by making substantial sales and reducing the pay bill in order to revitalize Ten Hag's squad without being concerned about FFP requirements. Multiple reports stated that Casemiro will be one of the first players to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Saudi clubs reportedly showing strong interest in his services. The 32-year-old is one of the club's top paid players. He had a difficult season, and according to The Sun, his relationship with the United manager "had broken down towards" the end of the previous season. The former Real Madrid player also did not start for United in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. However, we are now in the final days of the transfer market, and Casemiro is still with the club. The Peoples Perso...

Debut Dilemmas: How Xavi and Klopp Will Shape Their Teams in the Netherlands vs. Germany Clash.

Some football matches are important because of the competition, some because of the rivalry and others because of the players involved. Netherlands versus Germany carries all three traditions, but the latest meeting in Amsterdam offers something even more intriguing: it is the opening chapter of two completely different managerial projects. Xavi Hernández will lead the Netherlands for the first time, while Jürgen Klopp begins his Germany tenure against one of Europe’s most familiar opponents. The UEFA Nations League fixture at the Johan Cruijff ArenA is therefore more than a contest between two historic football nations. It is an early examination of how two celebrated coaches translate their club philosophies into the compressed and unpredictable world of international football. Neither manager has the luxury of time. At club level, Xavi and Klopp could spend months shaping training habits, repeating positional movements and refining pressing structures. With national teams, the prepa...

From Nadir to New Heights: How Maldini and Leonardo Plan to Reform Italian Football.

Italian football sits at a crossroads. Once the standard-bearer of tactical sophistication and defensive mastery, it has in recent years appeared trapped between past glories and an uncertain future — characterized by uneven youth development, financial imbalances, and a reluctance to fully embrace the technological revolution reshaping elite sport. Enter Paolo Maldini and Leonardo: figures whose reputations combine footballing heritage with contemporary administrative savvy. Their presence in key leadership roles signals more than nostalgia; it points to a potential blueprint for how Italian clubs — and by extension the national game — can use technology, smart analytics, and organizational reform to climb back to sustainable excellence. At the heart of any credible reform plan is a clear diagnosis: Italy’s footballing infrastructure retains immense strengths — strong coaching traditions, passionate fanbases, and competitive domestic leagues — but suffers from systemic weaknesses that...

Dribble Diaries

Search This Blog