Manchester United finally got the first victory of the season at the Premier League, but the pressure around Rúben Amorim remains intense. The dramatic triumph against Burnley (3-2), guaranteed by a penalty of Bruno Fernandes at 90+7 ‘, momentarily relieved the criticism, but did not dissipate the fears within Old Trafford As for the continuity of the Portuguese coach.
After the surprising midweek in front of the Grimsby, in the England League Cup, rumors circulated that Amorim could ponder the resignation during the next international stop, regardless of Burnley’s result. Victory reduced this possibility, but did not eliminate uncertainty. Otherwise, and according to the newspaper Daily Mirrorthe club is afraid that the Portuguese coach can resign in the coming days.
At the end of the match, the 40-year-old was pleased with the team’s response, although not to mention ‘turning point’: ‘I am not thinking of a turning point. I’ve had this conversation with you about ten times. It is day by day. I am happy. Today we returned a little to our level. If we exclude Wednesday, we are more consistent with performance compared to last year. That is good.”
Despite the confidence manifested by the leaders, inside the resort there are signs of discomfort. Some more experienced players do not hide frustration with the coach’s insistence on the tactical system they used in Sporting, considering that it does not adapt to the current squad. Others felt exposed by the public criticism of Amorim, who in the aftermath of the defeat in Grimsby admitted: “Yes, in some moments [odeio os jogadores]. But when they strive, I will always love them. We need to understand that we should always have kept this level of effort.
The Portuguese also came out in defense of goalkeeper Altay Bayirndir, appointed as responsible in Burnley’s second goal: “Boys, they are human. Everyone talks about the goalkeeper. But I think it’s hard to be headquarters from Manchester United right now. Players are having some difficulties with everything that happens in the club. This is normal. So it’s not just the goalkeeper. Everyone has to improve. »
It is also recalled that, in May, Amorim had admitted to being available to leave the club without compensation if he considered that his departure would be beneficial to both parties. A phrase that continues to echo in the Old Trafford corridors and that keeps all hypotheses open about the near future.
