‘I know the consequences’ – Ruben Amorim insists he’s the right man for Man Utd

RUBEN AMORIM insists he is still the man to lead Manchester United for the long term.

But the Portuguese boss knows what the consequences will be if he cannot start to win more matches.

The Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup to Fulham on Sunday — Amorim’s TENTH defeat in just 24 games — and his 14th-placed side face their worst-ever Prem finish after a disastrous campaign.

United’s only route to silverware is the Europa League, where they face a tough last-16 first leg at Real Sociedad tonight.

Amorim said twice recently that he does not know if he will be at Old Trafford to realise the club’s vision of winning the Premier League by 2028.

Asked if he is the man to take them forward, Amorim said: “That is clear, I know what to do. But sometimes there’s a lack of results.

“So I know the consequences when you don’t win games.

“I am really confident since day one. A little bit more frustrated now — but I am still confident.

“I’m really confident on the big goal of this club. I’m trying to show the big picture to  our supporters.”

Amorim arrived from Sporting in November but many have questioned whether the 40-year-old’s favoured 3-4-3 formation is going to work — particularly with this current squad.

But he is not for changing and said: “The system is not the problem, it’s the way of playing.

“I was always really clear. I have one idea. I am still really confident because I have an idea how to play football.

“I will not change that, no matter what. And I’m not talking about the system, it’s the way I see football.

“I will not change that. We are going to do it. Or not, we’ll see.”

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte will miss the first leg in San Sebastian after both missed training and did not travel to Spain.

England centre-back Maguire was substituted after 90 minutes of Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round penalty-shootout exit to Fulham, while Uruguay midfielder Ugarte was also withdrawn in the second half.

The duo have minor injuries.

Amorim added: “They are small things, so we are being careful with them because in this moment we cannot allow us to lose more players for a long time.

“So we are taking care of them in Carrington, and they cannot play   this game because it will be a greater risk.”