Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United deserve to be higher than 16th in the Premier League table – but is reluctant to say it because people would think he is ‘crazy’.
United are already doomed to finish in their lowest position in the Premier League era, and could even end up one place above the relegation zone if they do not pick up points from Friday’s visit to Chelsea and the final game of the season against Aston Villa at Old Trafford a week on Sunday.
Amorim admitted after last weekend’s defeat to West Ham that he is ‘embarrassed’ by the situation, and also expressed concerns that his players are too ready to accept defeat.
However, he believes the statistics – particularly in front of goal – show that United should be winning more games and higher up the table, although making that point might leave him open to ridicule.
‘It is hard to talk about that without looking like a crazy guy, but if you see the XG (expected goals), for example, in the last games, ours is bigger,’ said the United boss.
‘Against Wolves, we are so near and they score a set-piece. This was the first time they reach our goal and they score and we had our opportunities, especially in the second half.
‘I can understand that but it is hard to talk about that in this moment. Let’s focus on finishing in a good way and then we will prepare the future at the end of the season.’
Amorim has spoken to his players about the importance of finishing the Premier League season strongly, even though they have the Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday night.
As United prepare to face Chelsea, he added: ‘The best way is to face the game like we should face the game: it is to win the game. We need to perform, we need to win points in Premier League and that is the feeling.
‘We talk about that after West Ham. We need to improve in the way we face competitions. Stay focused in every moment of the game because against West Ham we had clear situations to score. From West Ham’s first opportunity, they score one goal so these small details matter.
‘The only way I know to prepare a final is in the normal game we must play the same way as a final.’
Hosbdemntz
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Yeah because Amorin is very stupid moes
GopsAmeshu
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I often think Man United is cursed by something... They don't play bad most of the time but they keep losing.
tanelm
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Fuckkeed club as usual talking alot
rapb12
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amorin works with his brain that why he gave up epl and concentrate more for winning the europa cup.. by winning europa cup their will be a massive changes in the Manchester United next season..
bamadiloty
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You are crazy
fooabckmty
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yes o, judging from the way they were perfect and outstanding this season they deserve to win la liga sef!
MU finally hired self delusion as coach!
fooabckmty
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yes o, judging from the way they were perfect and outstanding this season they deserve to win la liga sef!
cihacdkosz
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pathetic that is all I can say.
Mueabcdkor
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even 3 amorim is not enough to save utd lol
The_Red_DeviIs
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Master stop that complaining, you are the one that lead the team to that 16th,
Stupid casual 🤡
The_Red_DeviIs
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It’s not about what you deserve it’s about what you’ve earned and this season we’re exactly where we should be… Simply can’t keep prioritising showing up for big games and then sitting back and relaxing like the games already won. against the rest of them
cababdkotu
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U are not serious call Bruno out. Don't just say ball playing midfielder. Bruno is crab
twikista
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Get rid of Onana and Hojlund. Get a top notch goal keeper and striker, plus a good ball playing midfielder, then Utd return to greatness under Amorin
San83
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Vikthor117
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Master stop that complaining, you are the one that lead the team to that 16th,
You’re not wise
Vahaeikly
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Master stop that complaining, you are the one that lead the team to that 16th,