Manchester United's Ruben Amorim Acknowledges Underperformance as Pressure Mounts
Head coach Ruben Amorim and co-owner Jim Ratcliffe agree on the need for improvement ahead of Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.
- Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim admitted that both he and the players are underperforming this season, echoing co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's recent criticism of the squad.
- Ratcliffe labeled several players, including Casemiro, André Onana, Antony, and Jadon Sancho, as overpaid and not meeting expectations, while Amorim emphasized the need for results to change perceptions.
- United are currently 14th in the Premier League, out of domestic cup competitions, and view the Europa League as their only realistic route to European qualification next season.
- The team faces Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie on Thursday, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1, but will be missing 11 players due to injuries and ineligibility.
- Despite the struggles, Ratcliffe has expressed strong support for Amorim, praising his leadership and maintaining an honest and collaborative relationship with the coach.