Ruben Amorim does not believe his position as Manchester United coach is comfortable even at this early stage, warning: "Every manager is in danger."
Amorim has failed to have an immediate impact upon arriving at Old Trafford from Sporting CP, losing five of his first 10 games at the helm across all competitions.
Their latest defeat came against Wolves on Boxing Day, with Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan on target at Molineux after Bruno Fernandes was sent off early in the second half.
Amorim is the first United manager to lose as many as five of his first 10 games in charge since Walter Crickmer lost six of his first 10 in January 1932.
They are a lowly 14th in the Premier League table, having lost four of their last five matches in the competition, as many defeats as they suffered in their previous 15 (seven wins, four draws).
Things do not get any easier for the Red Devils as they host Newcastle United on Monday before visiting Anfield to face Liverpool on January 5.
"The manager of Manchester United can never, no matter what, be comfortable," Amorim said at Friday's pre-match press conference.
"You can argue I have been here one month, and I've had four training sessions, but we are not winning. That is the reality."
United paid Sporting £10.6million in compensation to prise Amorim away from the Lisbon giants, but Amorim knows that investment will not save him if their poor form continues.
"I know that if we don't win, regardless if they pay the buyout or not, every manager is in danger," Amorim said. "I like that because that is the job."
Upon agreeing to take the job, Amorim reportedly asked United chief executive Omar Berrada if he could begin his duties at the end of the season.
Given the team's recent struggles, Amorim was asked whether he would have preferred to wait before taking charge, but he has banished that thought from his mind.
"There's no point talking or thinking about that," said Amorim. "I'm here and have to focus on the job.
"It's part of football to have these difficult moments. I already knew it was going to be tough.
"You expect to win more games, to have players with more confidence to sell the idea and to work and improve things.
"At this moment, it's really hard. We have to survive to have time and then to improve the team."
Hizblnprsz
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wicked coach singled out Rashford for the problem in Manchester United
He needed a scapegoat, Rashford was the the unlucky one.
Hizblnprsz
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Amorim is simply not good enough, have a lot to learn before he can manage a EPL Team.
Venceiknpu
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who is Rashford you idiot all are farmers not players
you anima idiotic idiot
nuocimopu
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Amorim is the first United manager to lose as many as five of his first 10 games in charge since Walter Crickmer lost six of his first 10 in January 1932. At least he broke a record of 1932. These players won't listen to a 39 year old. The only thing Amorim will get is his bonus.
Donald_Kingpower
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Get Xavi Hernandez.. to resurrect this team at least
BigDaddyTrump8
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wicked coach singled out Rashford for the problem in Manchester United
Rashford isn’t the problem. He’s one of the problems. Never lived to his hype. Just an overrated English player.
BigDaddyTrump8
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The only ones in danger are you and Pep literally
maubdkmsu
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wicked coach singled out Rashford for the problem in Manchester United
who is Rashford you idiot all are farmers not players
Gun1
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I've said this in the past, Man utd isn't a football club.
Venceiknpu
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wicked coach singled out Rashford for the problem in Manchester United
Bubikmnpsz
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emotional full of players.no build up
Bode1
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You shouldn’t have left that great club…I knew I only left cos they trippled your wages. A club dat has been totally damaged nd u think ur inexperienced as a coach will save u like a club as big as United. Lol
Mocimsyz
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I know he will definitely fail at man u, man u probs are too big for him to shoulder
Apunyai
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Amorim explaining how it tastes being a coach at Manu🤣😂
vaybdikoz
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Am sick of them all. Rashford, Farnandes, Malacia, Dalot, Zirkzee, and the likes of the ones whose contract are ending in the summer needs to go to free up some space for players that can play with their blood and sweat.
mau
Kuwbeoruyz
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No! only u in danger to loose ur job. MU BOD r stupid by selecting to replace former manager. this is EPL the most difficult league in the world and u r not even 40. MU should choose more xperience coach to handle MU. this season MU will not be able in the top 10.
Thaddy
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Amorim.. at least now u know that MUFC is not the place for honeymoon & enjoy ur big payment from buyout.. the players are selfish, can’t take order & with big salary. Win or lose is never been their priority
Lembdiklmo
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I don't like a game plan which lucks Attacking force like Amorin style though we mentioned it before Erick was mistreated pls buy world class player with and England fitting system at man u now we don't have a reliable system any more
cenacdrsuy
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don't tell me that you been thinking that it will be rosy along the way
Dohalmnotu
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You know coaching Man U has become the most difficult job in the world right now
moaaclmrs
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Kobbie Maino is not good enough to be paired alongside Urgate
cumknostyz
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Now you know hmmm
Nikikmpuy
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Not sure affable can be cut snjdwconne zagon. beer warm wafer whatever
speciebaba
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Am sick of them all. Rashford, Farnandes, Malacia, Dalot, Zirkzee, and the likes of the ones whose contract are ending in the summer needs to go to free up some space for players that can play with their blood and sweat.
tetdikmns
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that is why money is not every thing to be successful guys 😁😁😁