Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted that he has to be ruthless with the players at the club ahead of a summer clear out.
United have endured a miserable season, with Amorim having found it difficult to improve the team's fortunes since his appointment in November.
Amorim's side are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, although they are still active in the FA Cup and the Europa League.
Midfielder Casemiro is a potential candidate to leave, while Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Aston Villa, could depart permanently.
Forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee also face uncertain futures.
Amorim said: 'I don't like to be like that just to show strength.
'If the team is trying, and I understand that they are trying but they cannot do it, I am not ruthless.
'But when I feel that it is something which is going to harm the team, then I am quite ruthless.'
Amorim admitted that some United players are already aware that they will have to leave the club.
He said: 'Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on.'
'If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.
'I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it.
'In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.
'I'm quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.
'We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.'
Despite their struggles this campaign there is still a possibility that United could secure some silverware.
On Sunday Amroim's team are in FA Cup action when they host Fulham.
They are also through to the knockout phase of the Europa League, where they will take on Real Sociedad.
jhkr
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No
u will see
hizbdeiot
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amorin should understand that his tactics may be good for the Portugal liga but this is the epl where there are better managers than him. these managers will destroy his 3 5 2 or 3 4 3 or 3 4 2 1.
And which better results were the players and managers with the old fashioned formations able to produce!! Go away with your rudimental mindset
hizbdeiot
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You just killed the fighting spirit in your players
You are speaking as if they had any in the past!!
voebeipsuy
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What about your 343 doesn't work in MU. How's that for honesty [Crylaugh]
Not with those trash players
voebeipsuy
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Clear out Ruben Amorim first if the club is still at relegation zone after the season.
No it’s the players fault for last 10 years
voebeipsuy
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he is also in danger of being axed
No
ignasiuskasire
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one thing i can't understand up to now is those games against Liverpool and arsenal you could see players really put in an effort but after it's mediocre
OverloadElidemaskino
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Yes Amorim is right. Onana ,Rashford, Antony, Sancho, casemiro, Eriksen, Holjilund, Luke Shaw Dalot and Malacia should all leave the club and Bruno Fernandes if possible.Manchester united should start a new adventure with new recruitments.
hisbilmuz
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The problem is not tactics Guys if You look at man utd They tried every system with Every manager the problem Of United Is they are having Poor recruitment thats All for example if u told me that 3-4-3 doesn't work let me Ask U Which formation Gudiola Use u won't understand he sometimes play with 2 defenders because he is having better players thats why he is doing great if u Think man utd problem its the managers ur goin to sack every manager in the planet first of All Man utd need to Improve the structure Ronaldo say this In 2023 And peole ignored him i think now they see with their Own Eyes..m
Laggos
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United fans and tactics which tactics can save these average and lazy prayers. Are they not professional prayers
They are paid to make sure they adapt to every manager/coach tactics or formation. Just a bunch of lazy player.
reabcmopr
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United fans and tactics which tactics can save these average and lazy prayers. Are they not professional prayers
bamadiloty
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Bruno and Dalot won't they go too
The whole team except Onana must go 🤣🤣🤣
Hapacdinru
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Even at school the dumb were separated from the smart ones you dumb fans 😂
Obuke
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Ruben Amorim....have you ever heard the saying....keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result....your 343 system is not working with the current players...
What system should they play? 10-3-2 so they can play with 15 players?
yieikmoyz
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What are you talking, you lack understanding of football.
U knw nothing…just go sleep
Cakcdenrsu
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Go watch basketball,u knw nothing about football
What are you talking, you lack understanding of football.
Cakcdenrsu
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Ruben Amorim....have you ever heard the saying....keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result....your 343 system is not working with the current players...
You are talking my friend
Dooailmors
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Bruno and Dalot won't they go too
jhkr
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he is also in danger of being axed
yieikmoyz
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Ruben Amorim....have you ever heard the saying....keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result....your 343 system is not working with the current players...
Go watch basketball,u knw nothing about football
sepadlt
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Ruben Amorim....have you ever heard the saying....keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result....your 343 system is not working with the current players...
feybilpst
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Amorim which players are you trying bring to Manchester United you can't even handle the current players. above of all from which league are you buying those new players Amorim and Jim Ratcliffe have lost their ideas at Manchester United they don't have a glue what their doing at the club so far. and Glazer family sitting there dreaming about American football they've lost their cool also at the club . they are watching the club down from the top ground.my advice is they must sack Amorim before things going worse at the club mark my words
feybilpst
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Amorim which players are you trying bring to Manchester United you can't even handle the current players. above of all from which league are you buying those new players Amorim and Jim Ratcliffe have lost their ideas at Manchester United they don't have a glue what their doing at the club so far. and Glazer family sitting there dreaming about American football they've lost their cool also at the club
Zuwabesz
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look at all players that left Manchester United...Rashford...Mctoomay...Greenwood Anthony they are flourishing scooping Man of the match awards week after week. Mr Amorim this shows that your environment is toxic that kills players performance. Change your attitude towards players. At the end you will still want to buy them back
rehaekorty
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amorin should understand that his tactics may be good for the Portugal liga but this is the epl where there are better managers than him. these managers will destroy his 3 5 2 or 3 4 3 or 3 4 2 1.
Zeyceilpsu
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at least in past 20 years liverpool never on 15th spot😂😂
Vowiklmosu
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Just do it, so many manager empty threat , they r super rich player , they can't be threatened
Sisamost
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You just killed the fighting spirit in your players
MoltenBoss
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Clear out Ruben Amorim first if the club is still at relegation zone after the season.
Losdklmpz
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What about your 343 doesn't work in MU. How's that for honesty [Crylaugh]